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Extraterrestrial platinum was 'stirred' into the Earth

— 30 Jul 2009 09:10 | Geology and palaeontology

A research program aimed at using platinum as an exploration guide for nickel has for the first time been able to put a time scale on the planet's large-scale convection processes…

21st century detective work reveals how ancient rock got off to a hot start

— 16 Oct 2008 12:30 | Geology and palaeontology

A new technique using X-rays has enabled scientists to play 'detective' and solve the debate about the origins of a three billion year old rock fragment. In the study, published today…

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