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The North Star’s Wild Secret Life

Turns out the North Star isn’t the steady cosmic guide we thought! Astronomers are obsessed with Polaris right now because it’s way more chaotic—think starspots, weird pulsations, and even a dramatic history of ‘stellar cannibalism.’ All this drama means scientists might have to rethink how they measure distances in space. Who knew our trusty night sky compass was hiding so many secrets? #Science #Polaris #NorthStar