New research from HKU geologists suggests that Earth’s first continents were born not from plate tectonics, but from deep mantle plumes rising from within the planet. Researchers at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) Read More
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A tiny grain from asteroid Ryugu has revealed djerfisherite, a mineral that normally forms in scorching, oxygen-poor settings—conditions Ryugu was never thought to experience. The surprise find hints that the asteroid either endured unexpected Read More