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Mercury has a layer of diamond up to 10 miles thick, scientists suggest | Science & Tech News
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It may be the smallest planet in the solar system but Mercury could be hiding a big secret. A layer of diamond beneath the crust of Mercury could be up to 10 miles (18km) thick, new research suggests. Scientists from China and Belgium used data collected by NASA’s MESSENGER spacecraft between 2004 and 2015 to…
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Discovery of molten layer covering Mars may explain why Martians don’t exist | Science & Tech News
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A liquid silicate “blanket” wrapped around the core of Mars gives us new clues about the planet’s history and why it is devoid of life, researchers have said. Findings from a paper published today in the journal Nature provide insights into how Mars formed, evolved and became the barren planet it is now, according to…