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Extra-Long Blasts Challenge Our Theories of Cosmic Cataclysms

The Quanta Podcast

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Creation of Heavy Elements from Neutron Star Collisions

Exploring how neutron star mergers can result in the formation of heavy elements like gold and platinum, challenging existing theories on gamma ray bursts and unveiling a more intricate process involving black holes and jets.

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