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Earth's inner core
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Scientific studies of Earth's core composition
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Latest: Earth's outer core may contain moving solid masses, study finds
Scientific research has provided new insights into the composition and dynamics of Earth’s core. Quantum-mechanical simulations published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences indicate that hydrogen exis
Earth inner core rotation changes
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Latest: Earth's rotation: Hypothetical consequences of a sudden stop
Seismic analyses of earthquakes recorded between 1991 and 2023 indicate that Earth’s solid inner core has slowed its rotation and begun rotating in the opposite direction of the mantle. Researchers found that the iron-ni