It came from planet X: ‘Forbidden’ substances on super-Earths

Using mathematical models, scientists have ‘looked’ into the interior of super-Earths and discovered that they may contain compounds that are forbidden by the classical rules of chemistry — these substances may increase the heat transfer rate and strengthen the magnetic field on these planets.

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December 24, 2015 | Categories: Space | Tags: astronomy, astrophysics, earth science, geology, geophysics, kepler, peer reviewed, science, space travel, Super Earths | Leave a comment