... On the Origin of Gold . ... The relative average abundance in our Solar System appears higher than can be made in the early universe , in stars , and even in typical supernova explosions . ... Since neutron star collisions are also suggested as the origin of short duration gamma-ray bursts , it is possible that you already own a souvenir from one of the most powerful explosions in the universe. ... Publications with keywords: gold - gamma-ray burst - supernova . ... Shocked by Supernova 1987A . ...