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Colliding stars create new fuel for life
36:04 - 40:01 (03:57)
Evidence suggests that when two stars collide and become one, it produces new fuel for the star and gives it a new lease on life, providing a way to cycle material from the outer star to the inner star.
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The question is whether we are wise enough to be good shepherds of the power that we wield and preserve the Earth for future generations, even beyond the typical lifespan of a mammal species.
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The question is whether we are wise enough to be good shepherds of the power that we wield and preserve the Earth for future generations, even beyond the typical lifespan of a mammal species. The possibility of relocating to Mars may be necessary in the distant future, but for now, the Earth is still a viable and beautiful home worth preserving.
ChapterColliding stars create new fuel for life
Episode#468 - Neil deGrasse Tyson - Welcome To The Universe
PodcastModern Wisdom
When two stars collide, the fuel supply is churned up and gives the star a new lease on life, helping to prolong its lifespan.
38:09 - 40:01 (01:51)
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When two stars collide, the fuel supply is churned up and gives the star a new lease on life, helping to prolong its lifespan. By cycling material from the outer star to the inner star, the life of the star can be prolonged 10 to 100 times.