Scientists Extract Record-Breaking Mantle Core from Atlantic Ocean

The unprecedented 1.2-kilometer core offers new insights into Earth's formation and the origins of life.

The core was drilled from the Atlantis Massif, an underwater mountain near the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.
Researchers recovered 71% of the core, significantly deeper than previous attempts.
The mantle rock shows extensive serpentinization, crucial for studying early Earth conditions.
Findings include unexpected mineral compositions and potential links to volcanic activity.
The study aims to understand the chemical reactions that could have spurred life on Earth.