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JWST Confirms the Formation of Heavy Elements in a Kilonova
A recent study published in Nature investigates recent observations from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and ground-based telescopes of…
1 year ago
Earth is the Most Exotic Place In The Universe
I'm often asked by students in my community education astronomy classes whether any new elements have been found in outer…
12 years ago
What is Plutonium?
[/caption] The name itself conjures up imagines of mini nukes and sophisticated space-age gadgets doesn’t it? Well for some people…
14 years ago
Where is Uranium Located
[/caption] Uranium is a silvery white metal and is number 92 on the table of periodic elements. It is a…
14 years ago
Where is Helium Found
[/caption] Helium is the second lightest element in the known universe. It is also the second most abundant. According to…
14 years ago