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They're produced in a nuclear reactor. Basically atoms of one element are bombarded with other smaller atoms. The idea is to make them stick together to form a heavier atom. So theorectically take Uranium say U 238/92 and bombard with Carbon say C 12/6 and you hope to make Californium Cf 250/98. That is a very simplified explanation. An online search may reveal more information.

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