Stars that Eat Dark Matter Live Longer

A recent study indicates that there are stars in the proximity of the Milky Way's core that feed on dark matter, thus prolonging their lifespan with more than a billion years. Finding them would possibly help understanding what dark matter really is and how exactly it functions.[ADMARK=1... [ read more >> ]

Galaxy's red core

Image comment: Galaxy's red core
Image credits: E L Wright/UCLA/COBE/DIRBE/NASA

Galaxy's red core