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eppur_se_muova

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1. "Stellar DNA" is one of the most ill-considered metaphors I've ever read.

Reply to Judi Lynn (Original post)

Tue Jun 14, 2022, 03:00 AM

Jun 2022

Possibly the editor's decision. There is only a (poorly considered) comparison to DNA in the article, not the actual phrase.

Stars have no genetics, and no genetic material.

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Gaia probe reveals stellar DNA and unexpected 'starquakes' [View all] Judi Lynn Jun 2022 OP

"Stellar DNA" is one of the most ill-considered metaphors I've ever read. eppur_se_muova Jun 2022 #1

That phrase struck me immediately Silent3 Jun 2022 #2