Forbes

Ask Ethan: Can Normal Stars Make Elements Heavier (And Less Stable) Than Iron?

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. The Universe is out there, waiting for you to discover it. There are some 90+ elements of the periodic table that occur naturally ...
Astronomy

My astronomy book reads, “Heavy-element fusion in massive stars ends with iron.” How are elements heavier than iron in the periodic table created?

Neutron capture in iron nuclei occurs in high-energy environments such as supernovae. Neutron capture results in the conversion of a neutron into a proton, an electron, and an antineutrino. This ...
IJR

Iron-Rich Magma In Extinct Volcanoes Holds Key To Rare Earth Elements‌

Scientists say a mysterious type of iron-rich magma entombed within long dormant volcanoes is likely packed with the in-demand elementsAccording to a new study, extinct volcanoes could be a “rich” ...
PBS

Living Elements: Iron

This post is the second in a three-part series on how living creatures use the elements of the periodic table. Read the first post here, and learn more about the elements on NOVA's two-hour special, ...