Earth’s Core Contains a Vast Reservoir of Gold — And It’s Leaking Toward the Surface
New evidence suggests molten heavy metals such as gold are leaking out of Earth's core. (jxfzsy/iStock/Getty Images Plus)Earth’s core holds an enormous amount of gold, and this precious metal is slowly making its way into the planet’s crust, according to a new study.Volcanic Rocks Reveal Traces of Precious MetalsResearchers analyzed isotopes found in volcanic rocks...