#Gold

The enduring mystery of how gold – a metal of immense cultural and economic value in Thailand and around the world – originated in the universe may be a step closer to resolution, as new astrophysical research points to an unexpected cosmic source. According to a recent study published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters, highly magnetised neutron stars known as magnetars may play a critical role in producing not only gold but a slew of other heavy elements vital to the fabric of the cosmos. This finding reshapes long-held views on the cosmic manufacture of these elements, presenting a breakthrough that ripples from the farthest reaches of space into the heart of Bangkok’s bustling gold markets and beyond (Al Jazeera).