Beneath 300 kilometers: Scientists find first natural evidence of nickel-rich alloys deep in mantle

Earth’s mantle is a restless, enigmatic engine that powers volcanism, recycles crust, and regulates the long-term evolution of the planet. But one of its most elusive characteristics—the redox state, or the balance of oxidized and reduced chemical species—remains difficult to measure directly.

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