Before atoms existed, there were nuclei and free electrons.
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FOLLOW THE MATTER
An interactive cosmic short film
ATOM
Follow the matter inside one hydrogen atom across two generations of stars, two explosions, and billions of years. Then explore how far apart two neighboring atoms could end up.
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3 minutes 36 seconds · An illustrative cosmic history