Research Suggests Earth's Core Carbon Originated from Outer Solar System

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Published: 2026-11-11T00:20:23Z
Category: science
Source: Phys.org
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Recent scientific findings propose that a significant portion of Earth's carbon, particularly that found within its core, may have originated from the outer regions of the solar system. This hypothesis challenges previous assumptions about planetary formation and the distribution of essential elements, offering new perspectives on Earth's geological history and the origins of life-sustaining materials.

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