Astronomy
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Did you know that the Sun contains 55% more silver than we expected? It’s incredible!
Researchers at Uppsala University discovered that the Sun contains 55% more silver than previously thought, though heavier elements make up only 1.5% of its mass. Utilizing a new 3D non-LTE model, they accurately calculated solar silver abundance, revealing a value of log εAg = 1.15 ± 0.08, enhancing our understanding of cosmic evolution. Continue reading
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New discovery! Sugar in interstellar space
The first sugar ever observed in interstellar space has been discovered! It is called “erythrulose” and was detected by a team at the Center for Astrobiology in Madrid in a molecular cloud near the center of the Milky Way. If you think about it, what has been discovered is incredible! It’s as if this molecule,… Continue reading