Scientists discover remnants of Theia, the planet that collided with Earth 4.5 billion years ago
Two continent-sized structures deep inside Earth may contain remnants of Theia, the ancient planet thought to have collided…
The Lost Planet That Gave Birth to the Moon May Have Been Earth’s Next-Door Neighbor
Portions of the moon-forming impactor Theia survived throughout Earth’s history in the deep mantle while others went on…
Moon-Forming Protoplanet Theia Originated from Inner Solar System, New Research Suggests
The Moon formed from a giant impact of the proto-Earth with the ancient protoplanet Theia. In a new…