Indian scientists finds carbon-rich stars steal heavy elements from low mass companions

Scientists have long been intrigued by the presence of a much higher fraction of elements heavier than iron than is expected in carbon-rich stars, and new research by Indian astronomers has now traced its origin to the low-mass companions of these stars, from which the materials have been stolen.

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