Astronomers strike gold – and platinum – as they watch two neutron stars collide – Los Angeles Times
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Astronomers strike gold – and platinum – as they watch two neutron stars collide
Los Angeles Times Among their discoveries: Infrared cameras found signs that heavy elements such as gold, platinum and neodymium had been produced by this powerful event. While nickel, copper, iron and other elements can be produced by supernovae, scientists have … Astronomers Strike Gravitational Gold In Colliding Neutron Stars How scientists used gravitational waves to watch the universe create literal gold Scientists discover neutron star collisions produce gold, platinum and other elements |
