π« π Space Stardust in Your Jewelry?! LSU Professor Breaks It Down
We've always had a thing for gold. Now we know where the gold actually came from π«
Your jewelry and your phone (and maybe even you!) all contain bits of stardust from one of the most powerful explosions in space.LSU College of Science and LSU Department of Physics and Astronomy's assistant professor Eric Burns has the details π
More from Video
- 1:29βΎοΈ A Winning Legacy: Marucci SportsLSU Baseball is headed to the College World Series with bats and gear from Marucci, a Baton Rouge-based company founded by LSU alumni. From rehab rooms to the MLB, Marucci’s deep LSU ties continue to fuel both championship dreams and local pride. @lsusportsRead more β‘οΈ lsu.edu/blog/2025/06/marucci-alumni.php
- 0:19βοΈ The Weather Channel Visits LSU for Hurricane Katrina SpecialThe Weather Channel spent the day at LSU filming for a special marking the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Meteorologist Paul Goodloe and correspondent Justin Michaels met with LSU researchers to explore hurricane science, storm surge, and coastal change. From wind engineering demos at LSU’s WISE Lab to in-depth interviews at the Center for River Studies, the visit highlights LSU’s national leadership in coastal and climate research.Learn more β‘οΈ lsu.edu/blog/2025/national-spotlight-to-campus.php
- 0:23Message from Interim President Matt LeeAfter 20 years at LSU, Matt Lee steps in as interim president, committed to stability, progress, and building teams that win — in Louisiana and for the world.#LSU #Leadership #WeBuildTeamsThatWin
- 1:52π Confirming Gold’s Cosmic OriginsLSU astrophysicist Eric Burns and his colleagues used 20-year-old NASA and ESA data to confirm that magnetars, neutron stars with strong magnetic fields, are the origin of the earliest gold in the universe. Their study, published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters, shows that magnetar "starquakes" create heavy elements like gold, revealing new insights into the origins of elements essential to Earth and life.Read more β‘οΈ https://www.lsu.edu/blog/2025/04/burns-magnetars-gold.php
- 0:41π― Josh and Jase Explore LSUContinuing their tour through Louisiana, Josh and Jase took a tour around a few facilities (and met some special guests) on LSU's campus!#lsu #joshandjase
- 0:40π‘ 2025 LSU Discover DayWhat do science, art, and big ideas have in common? They're all on display at LSU Discover Day — where undergrads from all majors and schools show off their research, creativity, and talent in one epic event.