Astronomers catch a star swallowing a planet (for the first time)
In a new study, scientists at MIT, Harvard, Caltech and elsewhere report that they have observed a star swallowing a planet for the first time. They say Earth may suffer a similar fate in 5 billion years. (Learn more: http://news.mit.edu/2023/astronomers-spot-star-swallowing-planet-0503) Watch more