Within stars and cosmic cataclysms, heavy elements—those beyond iron—are forged through nuclear fusion. They are vital for advanced technology, from smartphone batteries to medical imaging machines. Scientists benefit by tracing stellar evolution, while industries rely on them for manufacturing, and every living thing owes its existence to these rare, stardust-born materials.
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