Tag: primitive atmosphere
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How Planets Get Wet: Water Creation During Planet Formation
Introduction: A Wet Start for Planets For years, scientists have wondered how rocky planets acquire their water—whether it is delivered after formation by comets and asteroids, or whether water can emerge in the early molten stages of planet building. Recent work published in Nature by researchers affiliated with Carnegie and other institutions suggests a compelling…
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How Planets Get Wet: Water Formation During Planetary Birth
Introduction: The Curious Question of Wet Planets From our own world to distant exoplanets, the presence of liquid water is a defining factor for habitability. But how do planets acquire their water in the first place? Recent research published in Nature by Carnegie scientists suggests a compelling mechanism: water can be generated during the planet’s…