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Jan 10

We thank our existence to supernovas

Source: Space.com

Our solar system is enriched with a rare isotope of Oxygen and this can only be explained by the explosion of a supernova that has enriched the nebula where it was formed.

This idea isn't new but is part of the conclusions of a research team that were presented Thursday during the 215th meeting of the American Astronomical Society. (read more)

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