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We Are Dead Stars
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From the film maker:
Every atom in our bodies was processed in the body of an ancient star, says NASA astronomer Dr. Michelle Thaller. Thaller explains how the iron in our blood connects us to one of the most violent acts in the universe—a supernova explosion—and what the universe might look like when the stars die out.
Grab your cup and pull up a chair. What is on your mind this morning?