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Recreating dying stars reveals hydrogen's key role in cosmic dust formation
- May 13, 2026 at 5:40 PM
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Silicon carbide (SiC) dust is one of the most important ingredients in cosmic dust, the tiny particles floating throughout the cosmos that eventually give rise to new planets and stars. This compound of silicon and carbon is forged in the atmospheres of dying stars, especially carbon-rich ones, but exactly how has long remained a mystery.
Originally published at Phys.org