Breathtaking Neutron Star Explosion Amazes Scientists
Helena, Montana – Scientists recently observed a rare neutron star explosion known as a kilonova, shedding light on the origins of heavy elements in the universe. This groundbreaking event took place about 11 billion light-years away, providing astronomers with valuable insights into the processes that create elements like gold and platinum. Neutron stars are incredibly dense remnants of massive stars that have gone supernova. When two neutron stars orbit each other and eventually merge, a …