Science
Uncommon plutonium from area present in deep-sea crust – The Shepherd of the Hills Gazette
A rare version of the radioactive element plutonium embedded in Earth’s crust below the deep sea is providing new clues as to how heavy metals form in the
A rare version of the radioactive element plutonium embedded in Earth’s crust below the deep sea is providing new clues as to how heavy metals form in the stars.
The new research finds that the isotope, called plutonium-244, may arrive on Earth in tandem with iron-60, a lighter metal known to form in supernovas, explosions that occur during the death throes of many types of stars. This finding suggests that supernovas may create both heavy metals although it’s possible that other events, such as…
-
Noosa News8 hours agoReubhan Ralph identified as man behind terrifying childcare centre incident in Peregian Springs on the Sunshine Coast
-
General14 hours agoQueensland announced as 2027 Women’s Softball World Cup host in first Australian event since 1965
-
Noosa News16 hours agoInquest into Rosemarie Campbell’s death three days after gastric bypass surgery hears of ‘massive loss’ to family
-
General23 hours agoIndonesia airdropped aid for Palestinians in Gaza, but experts question its effectiveness