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Refueling Our Sun: Holding Back Eternity

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur

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How to Remove the Metals From a Star

Most of the metals and useful elements are in our Sun. It might seem crazy to think of removing those from a star, but as we're seeing a bit, it can be done. The majority of stars large enough to form either neutron stars or black holes have died already. 97% of all stars currently in our galaxy should end as white dwarfs.

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