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In this animated discussion, Venus, Mars, and Mercury explore the unique characteristics of Earth, focusing on why it is the only planet in the Solar System capable of supporting life. The ...

For decades, scientists have been baffled by two enormous, enigmatic structures buried deep inside Earth with features so vast and unusual that they defy conventional models of planetary evolution.