New research demonstrates how star dust - the remnants of exploded stars - plays a role in the formation of life-supporting planets. A research team from the University of Surrey and the University of Beihang used a gamma-ray microscope to observe the formation of isotopes of certain chemicals such as samarium and gadolinium. The work published in the journal Physical Review Letters, will help scientists trace the way stars explode and understand the origins of the heavy elements that are needed to support life in the universe.
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