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Earth's inner core isn't just slowing; it's also shape-shifting, study finds

USC scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery about the nature of Earth's enigmatic inner core, revealing for the first time that this 1,500-mile-wide ball of iron and nickel is changing. The ...
Yahoo

‘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 ...
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Earth's inner core: Nobody knows exactly what it's made of, but now we've started to uncover the truth

The iron-rich core at the center of our planet has been a crucial part of Earth's evolution. The core not only powers the magnetic field which shields our atmosphere and oceans from solar radiation, ...
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Earth's Inner Core Is Solid - Not Liquid - Even Though It's Blistering Hot

Earth's inner core is solid and blistering hot. For decades, scientists have known the inner core is solid thanks to the pioneering work of Danish seismologist Inge Lehmann, who first proposed its ...
CNN

Earth’s core has slowed so much it’s moving backward, scientists confirm. Here’s what it could mean

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Deep inside Earth ...
Newsweek

Earth’s Inner Core May Have Another Layer Hidden Within

Earth's inner layers have just got a bit more complicated, with scientists discovering a whole new inner core within the center of the planet. Research released on February 21 in the journal Nature ...
Forbes

Earth’s Core Is Changing Shape

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 ...
IFLScience

Earth's Spinning Inner Core May Be Slowing Down Compared To Earth’s Surface

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Scientific American

Earth’s Inner Core May Have an Inner Core

Earth’s core consists of a solid iron-nickel ball rotating within a layer of liquid metal. But that ball may not be as simple as it seems: new research suggests the inner core contains its own inner ...
Popular Science

Earth’s inner core is less solid than we thought

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Earth’s core is pretty dynamic. Its spin speeds up and slows down ...
Inverse

Earth's inner core may have stopped spinning — study

Mysteries still abound for scientists studying the Earth’s climate, biosphere, surface topography, and even the oceans, but they all have a distinct advantage: the subjects of their inquiries are, to ...