Extinct Curium 247 Found in Meteors

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the discovery of extinct curium 247 in meteors, exploring the evidence and references related to its presence and decay products. Participants examine the validity of claims regarding prior evidence and the implications for dating methods.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested, Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant claims that extinct curium 247 has been found in meteors.
  • Another participant requests a reference to support the claim about curium 247.
  • A different participant notes that evidence for curium 247 has existed primarily through its decay products, suggesting that direct evidence may be limited.
  • One participant cites a source asserting that evidence for curium 247 had not been previously available, despite searches for it.
  • Another participant mentions a 2010 reference related to uranium variations in meteorites and its implications for dating, indicating a potential connection to curium 247.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the availability of evidence for curium 247, with some asserting its discovery and others questioning the existence of prior evidence. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the validity of the claims and references presented.

Contextual Notes

There are limitations in the discussion regarding the clarity of references and the specific nature of the evidence for curium 247, as well as the implications for dating methods which remain open to interpretation.

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After some searching, extinct curium 247 has been found in meteors!
 
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Reference?

Evidence for Cu-247 has been around for a while, but as far as I know only via its decay products.
 

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