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Magnetar Flares: A Significant Source of Gold in the Universe

A study published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters on April 29 reveals that giant flares from magnetars, highly magnetized neutron stars, contribute up to 10 percent of elements heavier than iron in the galaxy, including gold, formed through rapid neutron capture during starquakes, challenging t...

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Magnetars: A New Source of Cosmic Gold?

New research suggests magnetars, highly magnetized neutron stars, may be another source of heavy elements like gold, challenging the previous belief that only neutron star collisions produce them. Analysis of a 2004 giant magnetar flare using data from NASA and ESA telescopes revealed a gamma-ray si...

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Magnetar Flares: A Potential New Source of Heavy Elements in the Universe

Astronomers have discovered evidence suggesting that magnetar flares, from highly magnetized neutron stars, may contribute significantly to the creation of heavy elements, such as gold, in the universe, challenging the previously held belief that neutron star mergers are the primary source; data fro...

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