
Earth is the only planet in our solar system with liquid water, a substance that covers 70% of its surface and makes up 60% of our bodies. Scientists are working to solve the mystery of where this water came from, as the early Earth was likely too hot for water to exist. By studying the composition of water in comets, asteroids, and deep within the Earth's mantle, researchers are piecing together the history of our planet's most essential resource.




