#Earth_Science

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Researchers solve the mystery of why Mars has no liquid water on its surface

Water is essential for life on Earth and other planets, and scientists have found ample evidence of water in Mars’ early history.

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Will the Earth’s magnetic poles reverse soon?

Where the geomagnetic field strength is decreasing rapidly, led to speculation that Earth is heading towards a magnetic polarity reversal.

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Extraterrestrial stone brings first tangible evidence of a supernova to Earth

The stone named Hypatia from the Egyptian desert could be the first tangible evidence found on Earth of a supernova type Ia explosion.

JJ Shavit

Scientists solve the mystery of why Mars has no liquid water on its surface

Water is essential for life on Earth and other planets, and scientists have found ample evidence of water in Mars’ early history.

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Ancient helium leaking from our planet's core offers clues to Earth's formation

As a planet grows, it accumulates material from its surroundings, so its composition reflects the environment in which it formed.

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Where did meteorites that helped form the Earth come from?

Earth is believed to have formed partly from carbonaceous meteorites, which are thought to come from outer main-belt asteroids.

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What is the Earth's inner core made of? It's different than scientists thought

Earth's core is characterized by extremely high pressure and temperature. It is composed of a liquid outer core and solid inner core.

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Uncovering the secrets behind Earth's first major mass extinction

There are five significant mass extinctions, known as the "big five," where at least three-quarters of all species died.