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Astronomy

The Lifecycle of High-Mass Stars and Supernova Remnants

Quick fact

The heaviest elements in your body, like gold and iodine, were forged in the cores of ancient massive stars and spread across space by supernova explosions.

Why this is interesting

You've probably seen the Crab Nebula's eerie glow, but did you know it's the shattered remains of a star that blew itself apart? What kind of star could end so violently?