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Earth’s inner core is less solid than we thought

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A seismic event bounced off Earth’s core and shifted an island country

Scientists have discovered that seismic waves traveling to Earth’s core and back caused almost all of Japan to shift eastward ...
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The shape of Earth's core is changing

Scientists have uncovered new information about the Earth's core: it may not be completely solid. Instead, its center may be more malleable than expected and has changed shape in recent years. These ...
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Discover what happens if Earth’s core goes completely cold

Deep beneath our feet lies one of the most important parts of our planet: Earth’s core. Hidden thousands of kilometers below the surface, this massive sphere is made primarily of iron and nickel. At ...
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Earth's outer core beneath Pacific reversed direction in 2010, satellite data reveal

The liquid iron in Earth's outer core doesn't always behave as expected. When it changed direction in an unexplained way, ESA satellites provided data on the direction of flow, helping scientists gain ...
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Part of Earth’s core has switched directions and nobody really knows why

The event could be part of a natural cycle in iron flows that give Earth its protect magnetic field ...
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New experiments show Earth’s core may hold vast ‘oceans’ of an essential element for life

(CNN) — Picture all of Earth’s oceans, which cover about 70% of the planet and are mostly made of hydrogen. Now multiply that by nine. That may be the amount of hydrogen in Earth’s core, possibly ...
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Earth's core may contain as much as 45 oceans' worth of hydrogen, scientists find

LONDON — Picture all of Earth's oceans, which cover about 70% of the planet and are mostly made of hydrogen. Now multiply that by nine. That may be the amount of hydrogen in Earth's core, possibly ...
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Earth's Inner Core Appears To Have Changed Shape In The Last Two Decades

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Earth’s core is leaking gold

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This Is The Reason Why Earth's Core Exists, And It's More Interesting Than You Might Think

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...