"Discovery of Oldest and Strange New Stars in Milky Way Galaxy"

Astronomers have discovered a new type of star, known as "old smokers," near the center of the Milky Way galaxy after a 10-year study. These stars, which were once hidden, go dormant for decades before ejecting clouds of dust and smoke. Using infrared light, astronomers observed these stars for the first time, with 222 showing discernible variations in brightness, 32 of which were young stars. The discovery may provide insights into the distribution of elements throughout the cosmos.