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Deep beneath our feet, far beyond the reach of any drill, new research suggests that Earth’s center is far more intricate ...

Earth’s inner core has long challenged researchers because seismic waves do not move through it uniformly. Compressional ...

Continent-sized structures of mineral protruding from the lower mantle towards Earth's outer core may be contributing to an instability of our planet's magnetic field. The two odd formations – one ...

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Earth cross section showing the classic distinction between crust, mantle and core. But new research shows Earth's structure is far more complicated and may change over time. Analyzing an unusual ...

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The Earth’s inner core, predominantly composed of iron with a minor admixture of nickel and light elements, is a critical component in understanding our planet’s magnetic field and thermal evolution.

Scientists have discovered that Earth’s inner core may not be fully solid. A rare “superionic” state of matter could explain ...

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Two huge masses deep within Earth may have remained stable for billions of years, surviving the powerful churn of the interior, according to an analysis of seismic waves ringing throughout the planet.