New Delhi, June 3 -- Gold and other precious metals are slowly leaking from Earth's core into upper layers. A new study suggests that they are reaching the surface during volcanic island formation like Hawaii.

Researchers have studied Hawaiian rocks formed by rising magma plumes and found signs of heavy metals. This supports the idea that Earth's core may not be fully sealed off. It could be seeping into the rocky mantle.

Experts already believed that almost all of Earth's gold lies deep in its molten core. It was created around 4.5 billion years ago during early planetary formation. However, this research shows that small amounts may be reaching the surface.

The findings excite scientists because, over time, more gold and rare element...