Meteorite discovery solves the mystery of Earth’s lost elements

Meteorite discovery solves the mystery of Earth’s lost elements

For years, scientists have puzzled over why Earth and Mars are missing certain key elements. Now, a fresh study suggests these ingredients weren’t missing from the start. Instead, they were likely blasted away during the chaotic, high-speed collisions that helped form the planets. Tracking Down the Missing Elements Elements like copper, zinc, and potassium—known as moderately volatile elements (MVEs)—are crucial for planetary chemistry. These MV…