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goldgravitational wavesGW170817

Every gold atom on Earth was forged when two neutron stars collided before our solar system formed. The 2017 kilonova GW170817 proved it.

Apr 09, 2026 9 min read Imbrium Editorial Team

goldkilonovaneutron stars

Every gold atom on Earth was forged when two neutron stars collided. The kilonova that made your ring happened before the Sun was born.

Apr 08, 2026 8 min read Imbrium Editorial Team

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