Mantle neon illuminates Earth's formation
Wednesday, December 5, 2018 - 13:10
in Astronomy & Space
The Earth formed relatively quickly from the cloud of dust and gas around the Sun, trapping water and gases in the planet's mantle, according to research published Dec. 5 in the journal Nature. Apart from settling Earth's origins, the work could help in identifying extrasolar systems that could support habitable planets.