Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 05, 2024 -
Researchers have uncovered that a rare element found in ancient meteorites, initially believed to be created in supernova explosions, may predate these events, challenging established theories regarding its origin.
A team at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) investigated the radioactive isotope beryllium-10, present during the solar system's formation approximately 4.5 to 5 billion years ago. They explored the potential for this...