GeekooMay 11, 2025

New cosmic twist: magnetar flares may be responsible for creating gold, platinum, and other heavy elements in the universe. #Magnetars #CosmicAlchemy #HeavyElements

https://geekoo.news/magnetar-flares-may-forge-the-universes-heaviest-elements/

Magnetar Flares May Forge the Universe’s Heaviest Elements | Geekoo

Flares from ultra-magnetized neutron stars, or magnetars, may be key contributors to the universe’s supply of heavy elements like gold and platinum, according to a new study from Ohio State University.

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Charlotte JoanneNov 27, 2023
✨💫 Alongside neutron star collisions, supernovae also play a cosmic role in creating gold! In the explosive end of massive stars, core-collapse supernovae unleash energies where gold can form. It's a stellar spectacle where the universe crafts its treasures. #SupernovaGold #CosmicAlchemy #StellarCreation ✨💫