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Iron-60 in Antarctic Ice May Trace Earth’s Passage Through an Interstellar Cloud
Researchers say traces of iron-60 in Antarctic ice preserve a record of the Solar System’s movement through the Local Interstellar Cloud and its possible connection to ancient supernova activity.
Key Takeaways
- Researchers are studying iron-60 in Antarctic ice as a tracer of nearby supernova activity.
- A new paper argues the isotope may record the structure of the Local Interstellar Cloud.
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