Daily briefing: Earth's core could be leaking
Briefly

Research shows that mice which cannot produce cysteine lost substantial weight quickly when deprived of the amino acid, suggesting potential drug development efforts. Meanwhile, evidence indicates that hot magma may be bringing materials from Earth's metallic core to the surface, as noted by unique ruthenium isotopes found in Hawaiian rock. Additionally, a significant rise in misleading health claims in academic papers is likely due to artificial intelligence misusing public data, making it difficult to discern genuine findings from problematic research.
Mice that cannot produce cysteine showed a significant weight loss of 30% within a week when deprived of this amino acid, while normal mice did not.
Research suggests that materials from Earth's core are reaching the surface through hot magma, indicating a possible connection between the core and surface geology.
The surge in misleading health research papers may stem from AI tools misinterpreting extensive data, leading to questionable conclusions regarding health links.
Geochemist Forrest Horton emphasizes that although evidence of core material reaching the surface is compelling, alternative explanations must still be considered.
Read at Nature
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