Where do the elements come from?

https://spaceaustralia.com/news/how-elements-are-forged-stars

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Some explosive events happen across the night sky — massive stars detonating in supernovae!

Research led by @FiPanther from @uwanews explored the roles that gamma-rays play in a subgroup of supernovae.

https://spaceaustralia.com/news/how-elements-are-forged-stars | by @astronessie1

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Synthesis of heavy elements occurs in the heart of the star through a process known as stellar nucleosynthesis.

Supernovae eject these elements into the interstellar medium — recycled into other astrophysical objects!

https://spaceaustralia.com/news/how-elements-are-forged-stars

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By studying supernovae we can learn about:

- process of nucleosynthesis
- abundance of different elements
- life cycles of stars
and more!

Find out more in our news article: https://spaceaustralia.com/news/how-elements-are-forged-stars

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