Astronomy / Space Gold rush (Neutron stars collide = Loadsa cash)

I didn't know about this, but when two neutron stars collide, apparently they are responsible for lots of heavy metals being produced (inlcuding platinum, lead and gold):

Neutron starbursts can forge gold

Interesting if FD can take this on board - imagine the gold rush! That would be one secret that would NOT last long :D Think I am going to be an explorer...

Anyone know of any other stellar methods of making some credits? How much could be produced from such a punch-up with cosmic forces?

Bet the alchemists are turning in their (lead?) graves; if they'd have turned themselves in to neutron stars, would have made their lives so much easier :p
 
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