Oceans Give New Insights On Elements Made In Supernovae
Saturday, January 24, 2015 - 16:30
in Astronomy & Space
By Anton Wallner, Australian National UniversityOur understanding of heavy element production in supernovae, exploding stars way beyond our solar system, may need to change following some discoveries we have made looking not to the skies, but deep under our oceans.Supernova explosions are one of the most violent events in our galaxy and are thought to produce elements essential for life such as iron and iodine but also some of the heaviest elements existing in nature.When a star goes supernova and explodes, these heavy elements are thrown out into space as dust and debris. read more