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Jocelyn S. Read

1 articles · 5 co-authors · latest: 2025-08-08

Gold Isn't Just from Neutron Stars: Where's the Hidden Source?

Astronomers compared data from ripples in space, cosmic flashes, and the chemical makeup of stars. It turned out: neutron star mergers can't saturate the galaxy with gold and platinum. Even counting exotic collisions between black holes and neutron stars, there's still a shortfall. There must be a h
arXiv:2508.06020 · 2025-08-08