Science Magazine: Neutron star collision aftermath is the scientific breakthrough of the year
The research result released on October 16th, in which DARK scientists played a significant role, led to the finding that heavy elements, such as gold and platinum, come from come from merging neutron stars emitting gravitational waves.
credit: NSF, LIGO, SONOMA STATE UNIV., A. SIMONNET
Nature, Physics World also rate this research amongst the most significant this year.
Danish online media is covering the news:
>> Videnskab.dk announces the news here
Videnskab.dk also presents a Scientific Breakthrough of the year award and the Neutron Star breakthrough is also among the 10 final nominees: >> visit the site (in Danish) and vote here before January 2nd.
Remember October 16th?
DARK scientists at the Niels Bohr Institute released 20 scientific articles together with other NBI colleagues: >> Link to the scientific articles prepared in collaboration with DARK employees or affiliated.
Read the main stories in English:
https://www.nbi.ku.dk/english/news/news17/neutron-star-smash-shakes-universe/
https://www.nbi.ku.dk/english/news/news17/now-we-know-where-the-heavy-elements-come-from/
Read all stories in Danish:
https://www.nbi.ku.dk/Nyheder/nyheder_17/neutronstjerners-sammenstoed-rystede-universet/
https://www.nbi.ku.dk/Nyheder/nyheder_17/nu-er-det-bevist-her-kommer-de-tunge-grundstoffer-fra/
https://www.nbi.ku.dk/Nyheder/nyheder_17/astronomerne-har-faaet-en-ekstra-sans/