Origin of the heavy elements in binary neutron-star mergers from a gravitational-wave event
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DOI: 10.1038/nature24453
Abstract: The cosmic origin of elements heavier than iron has long been uncertain. Theoretical modelling shows that the matter that is expelled in the violent merger of two neutron stars can assemble into heavy elements such… read more here.
Keywords: neutron; heavy elements; gravitational wave; process ... See more keywords
Origin of heavy rare earth mineralization in South China
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DOI: 10.1038/ncomms14598
Abstract: Heavy rare earth elements (HREE) are dominantly mined from the weathering crusts of granites in South China. Although weathering processes occur globally, no economic HREE resources of this type have yet been found outside China.… read more here.
Keywords: south china; rare earth; earth mineralization; origin heavy ... See more keywords