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Health & Science3h 34m ago
Scientists are considering a new theory that rocky planets like Earth can make their own water through geological processes involving magma and hydrogen.
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London, United States, Oxford, Earth, Europa
Who
Ashley King, James Bryson, Ada Limón, NASA, European Space Agency (ESA)
What
Scientists are considering a new theory that rocky planets like Earth can make their own water through geological processes involving magma and hydrogen.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:06:09 GMT · 3h 34m ago
Where
London, United States, Oxford, Earth, Europa ·
Why
Previous theories about Earth's water originating from comets or asteroids have faced inconsistencies, prompting new research into internal planetary water production.
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This new theory challenges long-held beliefs about the origin of Earth's oceans, suggesting that planets may generate their own water, which could influence the search for life elsewhere in the cosmos.
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