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New Evidence Challenges How Earth Was Built

New Evidence Challenges How Earth Was Built

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New research from ETH Zurich suggests that Earth formed almost entirely from inner solar system material. Isotopic evidence shows that less than 2% came from beyond Jupiter, challenging long-held theories about external contributions.

This implies that Jupiter acted as a barrier early on—meaning key ingredients like water may have originated locally, reshaping our understanding of planetary formation.

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