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NASA's Juno spacecraft detects mineral salts and organic compounds on Jupiter's moon Ganymede; Remnants of ancient planet Theia found in Earth's mantle

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Updated Nov 1, 2023, 11:07 PM

Astronomers have discovered mineral salts and organic compounds on the surface of Jupiter's moon Ganymede, suggesting the presence of an underground ocean brine. This finding was made by NASA's Juno spacecraft, which also captured images of Jupiter's volcanic moon Io. In addition, scientists have found evidence that remnants of a planet called Theia, which collided with Earth 4.5 billion years ago, may still be present deep within Earth's mantle.

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Futurism

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There Are Massive Chunks of Another Planet Inside Earth, Scientists Say https://t.co/Xd2nJqvCIg

Nature Portfolio

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A study in @Nature suggests that a giant collision between the ancient protoplanet Theia and the proto-Earth about 4.5 billion years ago may have formed distinct regions within Earth’s mantle. https://t.co/lW9Cg0hWb3 https://t.co/yWta3FnIKa

Ars Technica

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Remains of planet that formed the Moon may be hiding near Earth’s core https://t.co/sOUAi6KJO3

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NASA's Juno spacecraft detects mineral salts and organic compounds on Jupiter's moon Ganymede; Remnants of ancient planet Theia found in Earth's mantle

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Remnants of Ancient Protoplanet Theia, Result of Huge Primordial Collision, Found Over a Kilometre Underground in Earth's Mantle

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4.5 Billion Years Ago, Earth's Collision with Mars-sized Protoplanet Theia Left Donut-shaped Wreckage in Mantle

NASA's Juno spacecraft detects mineral salts and organic compounds on Jupiter's moon Ganymede; Remnants of ancient planet Theia found in Earth's mantle

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