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How Earth’s Building Blocks Were Lost in Cosmic Mayhem
The presence of moderately volatile elements (MVEs), like zinc and copper, is crucial for the chemistry of life on Earth. Recent studies highlight the depletion of MVEs on Earth and Mars compared to ancient meteorites, providing insights into the solar system’s formation.