Did astronomers just witness the formation of a 'strange star?'

Did astronomers just witness the formation of a 'strange star?'

There are plenty of types of stars out there, but one stands out for being just a little weirder than the others. You might even say it's strange. According to a paper from researchers at Guangxi University in China, the birth of one might have recently been observed for the very first time.

Did Astronomers Just Witness the Formation of a "Strange Star"?

There are plenty of types of stars out there, but one stands out for being just a little weirder than the others. You might even say it’s strange. According to a paper from researchers at Guangxi University in China, the birth of one might have recently been observed for the very first time. A strange star is a (so far theoretical) compact star that is so dense it literally breaks down regular parts of atoms (like neutrons) into their constituen…