'One of those rare 'wow' moments': Zombie star near Earth has a rainbow shockwave that 'shouldn't be there' - Live Science
Google News • 1/14/2026 – 1/16/2026
Summary
Astronomers have discovered a mysterious shock wave around a dead star, specifically a white dwarf, that has created a colorful, rainbow-like appearance. This phenomenon has surprised scientists, as they believe the shock wave "shouldn't be there." The findings have been reported by multiple sources, including Live Science, ESO.org, Smithsonian Magazine, and Reuters.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
66d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
1541
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^1541/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^1541/48 = 0.000000) reduced it below 0.5
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 66 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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