“Red Giant Star”: Unexpected discovery could radically change view of elements in the universe.. As of: February 4, 2024, 1:41 p.m By: Tanja Banner CommentsPressSplit Artist's impression of an "old smoker": The red giant star spits out a cloud of smoke that obscures part of the star.

Researchers discover a new type of star in the Milky Way. The “old smokers” could change our understanding of the distribution of elements.