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Heavy Metals

Where Do Heavy Metals Come From? Encore Set!

Posted on October 28, 2019October 28, 2019 by David Morton Rintoul in Cosmos, Universe

Scientists have proven that the heaviest chemical elements appear when two neutron stars collide. Find out how they did it and whet it means for all of us.

Tagged Camilla Juul Hansen, Darach Watson, European Southern Observatory, Heavy Metals, Kilonova, Neutron Stars, Rapid Neutron Capture, Star Stuff, Strontium, Very Large TelescopeLeave a comment

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