Interstellar dust (IMAGE) University of Tokyo Caption Artist’s impression of how asymptotic giant branch stars exert pressure on solid matter. Credit ©2023 Miyata, Tachibana, et al. CC-BY Usage Restrictions Credit must be given to the creator. License CC BY Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.