Earth's core may hold ancient pre-Big Bang gas
The Earth contains many mysteries about how it formed, and what is at its centre. A recent study has clues as to what shaped our planet and solar system. Scientists say vast amounts of a primordial form of the gas helium may be trapped inside Earth. It is called helium-3. Scientists believe it is from a giant cloud of gas and dust that gelled to create different planets. It has been inside Earth's core for billions of years. It is occasionally released in volcanic eruptions. |