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The universe's most extreme dead stars can form from vampire white dwarfs — and scientists finally know how

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What happened

Some vampire white dwarfs that feed on companion stars can transform into neutron stars, but like a cosmic Goldilocks, conditions must be "just right" for this extreme makeover.

Key facts

  • Reported by Space.com and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:00:00 UTC.

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