Physical
We Are Made of Star Stuff
This isn't just poetic language. Every atom in your body, except for hydrogen, was forged in the nuclear furnace of a star that lived, died, and exploded billions of years ago. You are literally made from the ashes of ancient suns.
The nitrogen in our DNA, the calcium in our teeth, the iron in our blood, the carbon in our apple pies were made in the interiors of collapsing stars. We are made of star stuff.— Carl Sagan
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The thinker
Cosmic Perspective Pioneer
Carl Sagan was an American astronomer, cosmologist, and science communicator who brought wonder and humility to our understanding of the universe and our place within it.
Based on The Carl Sagan Portal, summarised and reframed by Insights.
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