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Feb 08, 2016 06:13 PM EST

Earth-Like Exo-Planets Have Earth-Like Interiors

Researchers at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics found that some exoplanets have similar interiors like the Earth. These planets contain a crust, mantle and a core just like Earth.

Dec 27, 2015 03:31 PM EST

Exotic Substances Discovered Within Super-Earths

Scientists have used mathematical models in order to "look" into the interior of super-Earths and have found that they may contain compounds that are forbidden by the classical rules of chemistry.

Nov 13, 2015 05:20 PM EST

Why Moon Rocks Hold Fewer Volatiles Than Earth Rocks

Scientists have learned a bit more about moon rocks and why they're more depleted in volatile elements than those found on Earth.

Oct 27, 2015 01:45 PM EDT

Virgo Galaxy Cluster Reveals Universe's Chemical Makeup

In a recent study, researchers were able to detect the chemical elements needed to make stars, planets and people by examining the Virgo galaxy cluster. These elements were evenly distributed across millions of light years early in cosmic history.