Red-dwarfs Memes

M-class star fans really thought they had something special going on, didn't they? Red dwarfs are the most abundant stars in the universe—making up about 70% of all stars—but their dim, cool nature means they're basically the worst candidates for hosting life in their habitable zones. The problem? Their habitable zones are SO close to the star that any planet there would likely be tidally locked (one side always facing the star) and get absolutely roasted by stellar flares. Plus they're so faint that planets need to orbit super close just to stay warm, which creates all sorts of problems for atmospheric stability. Meanwhile, everyone's out here simping for G-type stars like our Sun—the Goldilocks zone champions. Red dwarfs really took the L on this one. They'll live for trillions of years but spend it all alone. That's rough, buddy.