Astronomers Strike Gravitational Gold In Colliding Neutron Stars – NPR
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Astronomers Strike Gravitational Gold In Colliding Neutron Stars
NPR For the first time, scientists have caught two neutron stars in the act of colliding, revealing that these strange smash-ups are the source of heavy elements such as gold and platinum. The discovery, announced today at a news conference and in … Astronomers strike gold – and platinum – as they watch two neutron stars collide Secret of gold finally found: precious metals are forged in cataclysmic collision of neutron stars First-seen neutron star collision creates light, gravitational waves and gold |
