Beneath Earth's surface lies a hidden reservoir of unimaginable wealth—gold sealed within the planet's core. But new research has revealed a stunning twist: that treasure is slowly leaking out. Scientists have discovered traces of core-born elements, including gold and ruthenium, in volcanic rock from Hawaii, providing the first concrete evidence that Earth's core is not as sealed off as once believed. This golden leak rises through the mantle in superheated magma, rewriting what we thought we k