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What elements predominantly composed the universe when it first began?
What process is responsible for fusing hydrogen into helium in a star's core during its main existence?
Which element forms in a star's core and signifies a cosmic dead-end for standard fusion because its creation consumes energy?
Where are elements heavier than iron, such as gold and uranium, primarily created?
What percentage of the human body's mass is accounted for by just six key elements (oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, calcium, and phosphorus)?
Which element making up the human body was readily available from the Big Bang, unlike carbon or oxygen?
In astronomical literature discussing stellar composition, what term is used for any element heavier than hydrogen and helium?
What element is described as the backbone of organic chemistry and is formed when massive stars evolve past their main-sequence phase?
What was the primary goal of NASA’s physical Stardust mission regarding Comet Wild 2?
If the solar nebula that formed Earth had been slightly less enriched with heavier elements, what might have resulted?
What is the primary composition defining a comet?
What process allows the ices in a comet to transform directly into gas near the Sun?
What is the name given to the atmosphere formed around a comet's nucleus when it nears the Sun?
Which component provides structural integrity to the comet nucleus, allowing it to survive heating?
How is the Ion Tail (or Gas Tail) distinguished from the Dust Tail?
Where do comets primarily originate within the solar system?
What is the nucleus of a comet often characterized as?
What is the key compositional differentiator between a comet and an asteroid?
What are comets destined to become after losing all their easily vaporized ices over many orbits?
What substance forms the curved, yellowish/whitish tail that lags behind the comet's orbital path?
What are the fine debris left over from the solar system formation scientifically referred to as?
Which two primary sources contribute to the fine debris raining down on Earth?
What characteristic of human hair makes it an ideal collection site for cosmic fallout?
How do tiny particles primarily adhere to hair shafts when a person is moving outside?
Approximately how many tons of extraterrestrial matter does Earth sweep up daily across all terrestrial environments?
Regarding the mass collected on an individual's head, what is the effect of purely extraterrestrial sources?
Which location yields a purer sample of cosmic dust accumulation on exposed surfaces?
How does hair efficiently collect settling particles compared to a large, flat surface?
In a practical sense, what does washing one's hair accomplish regarding cosmic fallout?
The efficiency of space dust collection on hair is directly proportional to what factor?