Nerds In Space : Where Heavy Elements Come From

Science, Actually Presents : The Nerd and the Scientist

The longer a star burns, the more its fuel fuses into heavier and heavier elements. But that takes a long time - so if you're in a rush just find two neutron stars smack them together. Benjamin has questions about heavy elements! Kovi has answers! Do they stay on topic? ehhhhh....

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