Scientists discover the remains of a cataclysmically destroyed planet that became Earth

Scientists discover the remains of a cataclysmically destroyed planet that became Earth

Before Earth, there was a “proto-Earth”, a primitive piece of rock that formed four and a half billion years ago. It was drastically different from Earth as we know it today, spreading lava and rock across its barren surface and bubbling with potential. This molten phase did not last long. When it was less than … Read more

Scientists discover first evidence of 4.5-billion-year-old ‘proto-Earth’ buried deep within our planet

Scientists discover first evidence of 4.5-billion-year-old ‘proto-Earth’ buried deep within our planet

Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission when you make a purchase through links to our articles. An artist’s illustration shows a molten Earth. Ancient rocks from Greenland, Canada and Hawaii preserve a rare chemical fingerprint that may be from this protoplanet, a new study suggests. . | Credit: Stocktrek Images/Getty Images. Scientists … Read more