Earth’s core has often been described as just a giant ball of iron and nickel. Now, a new study argues that it is also a ...

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Cross-sectional illustration of Earth's layers, down to molten core. Scientists in China recently made a discovery at the heart of our planet: Every 8.5 years, the Earth's inner core wobbles around ...

A University of Minnesota professor said the Earth’s inner core hasn’t stopped but has slowed down in response to a CNN article published Jan. 26 titled “Earth’s Core May Have Stopped Turning and ...

As much as 45 oceans’ worth of hydrogen may be in Earth’s core, scientists reported, suggesting most of Earth’s water was ...

Scientists recently discovered that Earth’s dense inner core may have stopped rotating relative to the surface. But that change is not likely to have noticeable impacts on our daily lives. Scientists ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Every 8.5 years or so, the Earth emits a signal—the result of a “wobble” occurring in ...

Scientists from Caltech and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) have found evidence that Earth’s core is leaking. High levels of a particular isotope of helium were found in lava flows in ...

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New research suggests that the inner core of the Earth has an internal flow between one side where iron is crystallizing, and another where it's melting.