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Earth's solid inner core is 'surprisingly soft' thanks to hyperactive atoms jostling around

The Earth's layers arranged like a Russian nesting doll in outer space. The Earth's layers arranged like a Russian nesting doll in outer space Scientists recently discovered that Earth's inner core, ...
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Earth’s core has slowed so much it’s moving backward, scientists confirm. Here’s what it could mean

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Water leaking into Earth's core may have birthed a mysterious layer that churns out crystals

A new series of experiments has shown that the mysterious "E-prime layer," which surrounds Earth's outer core, is created by water that leaks deep into our planet's interior. When you purchase through ...
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Seismologists might have identified the deepest layer of Earth’s core

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In high school science class, textbooks often feature a recognizable ...
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‘It’s almost science fiction’: Scientists say the shape of Earth’s inner core is changing

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The Earth’s Core Is Wrapped in the Floor of an Ancient Ocean, Scientists Say

The Earth’s interior harbors many secrets, but they can’t hide from dogged geologists forever. In a new study published in the journal Science, researchers who analyzed extensive seismic imaging data ...
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Earth’s inner core may be changing shape

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Earth’s inner core, a solid metal ball gyrating within the molten outer core, may be both slowing down and changing shape. Recent analyses of earthquake waves have suggested that ...
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Scientists Discover Hidden ‘Doughnut’ in Earth’s Core

Scientists have uncovered a previously unknown doughnut-shaped region within Earth's outer core, offering new insights into the dynamics of the planet's magnetic field. Located thousands of kilometers ...
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There might be underground ‘mountains’ near Earth’s core

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A thin, yet dense, sunken ocean floor could be deep between the ...
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Earth's solid inner core is 'surprisingly soft' thanks to hyperactive atoms jostling around

Atoms within the enormous ball of iron in Earth's inner core may move around much more than previously thought, which could explain recent findings about the core's surprising softness. When you ...
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‘It’s almost science fiction’: Scientists say the shape of Earth’s inner core is changing

A wealth of new information about Earth’s inner core has surfaced in recent months. Scientists now have evidence that the planet’s innermost layer is changing shape. Scientists who just months ago ...