Iron-loving elements tell stories of Earth’s history
Platinum, gold and other rare metals are treasure trove
PRECIOUS METAL Geochemists explore platinum, gold and other rare elements that are attracted to iron to understand how Earth's core formed billions of years ago.
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Four and a half billion years ago, after Earth’s fiery birth, the infant planet began to radically reshape itself, separating into distinct layers.