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Q&A: Reevaluating reaction rates to better understand the stars
- March 16, 2026 at 11:10 PM
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Thermonuclear reaction rates power the models that explain how stars live, explode and create the elements. A new study co-authored by NC State faculty member Richard Longland provides a comprehensive, statistically grounded reevaluation of these rates, offering a stronger foundation for interpreting astronomical observations and simulating stellar environments.
Originally published at Phys.org