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Radioactive Plutonium From Space Found in Pacific Ocean – Freethink
A rare form of plutonium has been discovered on Earth for the first time — and an exploding star appears to have helped it get here.
For the first time, scientists have discovered a rare form of plutonium on Earth. The radioactive element was lurking at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean and an exploding star appears to have helped it get there.
Why it matters: The discovery of this plutonium (plutonium-244) could help scientists understand how very heavy elements form, filling a gap in our understanding of the universe.
“These are the elements where we are still in a mystery,” lead researcher Anton Wallner told NPR. “We do not…
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