"Unprecedented Discovery: Stars Forge Elements Beyond Earth's Reach"
A new study provides the first compelling evidence of nuclear fission in the cores of massive stars, suggesting that elements heavier than iron, such as silver and gold, are formed through this process. The analysis of 42 ancient stars in the Milky Way reveals a consistent pattern of elements that are likely products of fission. This finding suggests that nature may forge elements with atomic masses greater than 260 before breaking them down again. The research provides "direct evidence" of this heavy-duty fission process, which has never been produced on Earth.