We explore how kilonovae—the violent mergers of neutron stars—forge gold, platinum, and other heavy elements via rapid neutron capture. From the landmark GW170817 event that launched multi-messenger astronomy to the spectral fingerprints of heavy elements, we unpack how these cosmic explosions reveal new physics and could even become standard candles for measuring the universe’s expansion.

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