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Scientists recreate 'cosmic fireballs' in CERN particle accelerator to hunt for missing gamma-rays

In a first-of-its-kind experiment, scientists have recreated "cosmic fireballs" here on Earth in a particle accelerator.The ...

Why scientists are rethinking how gold was made: Magnetars may be the universe’s first cosmic goldsmiths

Scientists now believe highly magnetised neutron stars, or magnetars, are a significant source of gold and other heavy ...