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Extra-Long Blasts Challenge Our Theories of Cosmic Cataclysms

The Quanta Podcast

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Unraveling the Origin of Elements in the Universe through Astrophysical Events

Astrophysicists delve into the importance of detecting gravitational waves from neutron star mergers, studying gamma-ray bursts, and kilonovas to gain insights into the creation of elements in the universe, including investigating different types of mergers, element production, and the role of supernovas.

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