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The discovery of a metal-rich star packed with both light and heavy elements hints at exotic stellar explosions and the role of ancient dwarf galaxies in seeding the cosmos with uranium and thorium.

Discover who created the periodic table of elements and how it works. Learn about Dmitri Mendeleev’s contributions, its structure, and why it’s essential for science.

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