Super-Earth Revelation: Magnesium Oxide Key to Planet Formation and Geophysical Evolution, New Study Shows
Baltimore, Maryland – A groundbreaking study sheds light on the role of magnesium oxide, a crucial mineral in planet formation, in the early stages of super-Earth exoplanets’ development. Researchers have conducted high-energy laser experiments that reveal magnesium oxide as potentially the first mineral to solidify in the formation of these rocky planets, significantly impacting their geophysical evolution. The study provides unprecedented insights into how atoms in magnesium oxide behave under extreme conditions, mimicking the heat …