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Astronomy

Stellar Nucleosynthesis

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A single massive star can produce over 60 different elements, from carbon to iron, before ending its life in a supernova that scatters these elements across the galaxy.

Why this is interesting

Every atom in your body—except hydrogen—was forged in the heart of a star. How does a star turn simple hydrogen into the complex elements that make up planets and life?