Chasing supernovae with Dr. Sanjana Curtis

Summary

This podcast episode features Dr. Sarah Curtis, a postdoctoral researcher and science educator at the University of Chicago, discussing her work in nuclear astrophysics on the origin of elements. She explains how the Big Bang and stars, like supernovae, are responsible for creating elements in the periodic table, particularly those heavier than lithium. The practical takeaway highlights how understanding these astrophysical processes helps us comprehend the very building blocks of the universe.