A Planet with a Death Wish: How HIP 67522 b Is Forcing Its Star to Explode
Jul 3, 2025 - 20:00

NASA-backed astronomers have identified HIP 67522 b, a Jupiter-sized planet orbiting extremely close to its star, causing massive magnetic explosions. For the first time, a planet has been shown to trigger solar flares on its host star, highlighting a new era in exoplanet and stellar magnetic research.