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Iron-60 isotope found in Antarctica

The rare iron-60 isotope is created in stellar explosions. It has now been found in the snow of Antarctica. It is assumed that it comes from our interstellar neighbourhood.

News seen at: ScienceDaily - Top Science News

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Scientific article in "Physical Review Letters"

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