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Meteorite findings shed light on origin of Earth’s volatile elements

A study into the zinc isotope composition of meteorites by researchers from the University of St Andrews suggests that material from the outer solar system was an important source of volatile elements during the formation of the Earth.

A study into the azinc isotope composition of meteorites by researchers from the University of St Andrews suggests that material from the outer solar system was an important source of volatile elements during the formation of the Earth.

The question of the origin of the volatile elements present on Earth is fundamental to understanding the evolution of our planet...

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