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Scientists Uncover First Building Block in Super-Earth Formation


A new study reveals that magnesium oxide, a key mineral in planet formation, might be the first to solidify in developing "super-Earth" exoplanets, with its behavior under extreme conditions significantly influencing planetary development. Scientists have for the first time observed how atoms in

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