Scientists discover evidence of a destroyed planet embryo in the solar system

Scientists found evidence of a lost planet embryo, a large object that existed early in the solar system's history. This protoplanet, potentially the size of the Moon or Mars, was destroyed by a collision. Analysis of a rare angrite meteorite revealed minerals formed under immense pressure, indicating it was part of a much larger body. The discovery, detailed in Earth and Planetary Science Letters, suggests a previously unobserved type of planetary evolution and that fragments of this lost world may have contributed to other planets, including Earth.