"Betelgeuse: The Impending Explosion That Could Shake Our Lifetime"

A new study suggests that the red giant star Betelgeuse may explode in a supernova within the next few hundred years. The study proposes that Betelgeuse is larger than previously believed, based on its pulsations and variations in brightness. However, other astronomers have criticized the study, stating that the measurements used to support the theory may be influenced by dust and gas clouds surrounding the star. The paper has not yet been peer-reviewed or published.