Supernova that triggered birth of the solar system is recreated in lab - Daily Mail

Molecular clouds, like the one that contained the building blocks that led to the Sun and planets, can remain in a state of peaceful equilibrium forever, if left alone. But a supernova shockwave hit.

The supernova explosion that triggered the birth of the solar system, by exciting a cloud of gas and dust, has been recreated in a lab using a laser and foam ball. Molecular clouds, like the one tha… [+7573 chars]

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