A nearby galaxy provides a clue for resolving a long-standing issue in the way we measure elemental abundances from spectra, setting the stage for better interpreting the chemical evolution of galaxies across different cosmic epochs.
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Curti, M. Settling a cosmic metal debate. Nat Astron 7, 765–766 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41550-023-02007-8
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