The magnificent light display in the evening sky has inspired artists, explorers, and dreamers for generations. Scientists are also intrigued by stars, but they use these celestial bodies to illuminate their understanding of the origin of the universe.
“Today, thanks to an array of powerful tools and clever experiments, the stars are telling us more than ever about the evolution of the universe and the creation of the elements needed for life,” said lead author Daniel Kasen of the University of California, Santa Cruz.
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