Astronomers have found evidence suggesting that some red dwarf stars, specifically M dwarfs, may consume planets early in their life cycles. A study published in the *Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society* led by Professor Robin Jeffries of Keele University highlights the presence of lithium in these stars as a key indicator of planetary engulfment. The research involved analyzing data from the Gaia-ESO Spectroscopic survey, which includes elemental abundances for over 114,000 stars. The team identified six red dwarf stars in three open clusters that exhibited elevated lithium levels compared to their siblings, indicating they may have consumed rocky planets. The study suggests that 2-3% of early M-dwarfs could have undergone this process. While other explanations for the lithium presence exist, such as magnetic activity or peculiar formation conditions, the authors lean towards planetary engulfment as the primary cause. This finding contributes to our understanding of the interactions between stars and their surrounding planetary systems.