Which of the following is NOT a result of supernova explosions?
A) many of the elements the star fused during its life are blasted out into space
B) new heavier elements (including such heavy nuclei lead and uranium) are fused by neutron bombardment during the explosion
C) a tremendous flood of high-energy cosmic ray particles is released
D) any planets within a few dozen LY of the explosion are bathed with life-threatening radiation
E) the neutron star is disrupted and tears apart into many pieces
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