Earth May Have Formed from Meteoritic Material

Scientists from the University of Arkansas (UA) have recently released a new report, claiming that the entire planet might have been formed out of meteoritic materials. They base their claims on the fact that the Earth's mantle exhibits the same set of isotopic signatures for magnesium a... [ read more >> ]

The planet's mantle has the same isotopic signature as meteorites from the early solar system

Image comment: The planet's mantle has the same isotopic signature as meteorites from the early solar system
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The planet's mantle has the same isotopic signature as meteorites from the early solar system