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A sprinkling of radioactive plutonium atoms hidden in the ocean floor may trace back to a cosmic cataclysm more than 100 million years ago.

Pacific Ocean

Who
Dominik Koll, Anton Wallner, Michael Hotchkis
What
A sprinkling of radioactive plutonium atoms hidden in the ocean floor may trace back to a cosmic cataclysm more than 100 million years ago.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:01:58 GMT · 1h 53m ago
Where
Pacific Ocean ·
Why
Radioactive plutonium atoms found in the ocean floor are believed to originate from ancient, rare cosmic explosions, such as the merger of two neutron stars.
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This research provides insights into the cosmic origins of heavy elements on Earth and the history of our galaxy, helping scientists understand the space environment around our planet.

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