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March 07, 2016

Evidence found for unstable heavy element at solar system formation
Chicago IL (SPX) Mar 07, 2016
University of Chicago scientists have discovered evidence in a meteorite that a rare element, curium, was present during the formation of the solar system. This finding ends a 35-year-old debate on the possible presence of curium in the early solar system, and plays a crucial role in reassessing models of stellar evolution and synthesis of elements in stars. Details of the discovery appear in the March 4 edition of Science Advances. "Curium is an elusive element. It is one of the heaviest-known el ... read more

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