Concept

Stellar Nucleosynthesis

Stars forging the chemical elements.

The fusion of light nuclei into heavier elements inside stars, supernovae and neutron-star mergers — the origin of every atom heavier than helium in our bodies.

Overview

The fusion of light nuclei into heavier elements inside stars, supernovae and neutron-star mergers — the origin of every atom heavier than helium in our bodies.

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