Tag: chondrite
The origin of terrestrial components revealed by the composition of the lower mantle
Where do the carbon, nitrogen, and water that made the Earth habitable come from? Even today, this question remains intensely debated. Yet one chemical element in particular could help solve…
The crystals contained in certain meteorites would be the key to understanding the origins of the Solar System
A team of researchers from the University of Chicago has focused on the study of meteorites enclosing small silicate balls. These elements could allow us to learn more about the…