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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 ...
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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 ...
Popular Mechanics

The Earth’s Core Is Not as Solid As We Thought, Yet Another Study Speculates

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? A new study analyzing decades of seismogram data shows that physical changes can ...
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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 ...
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Earth’s core may be layered like an onion, new study suggests

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

Scientists Detect Shape-Shifting Along Earth’s Solid Inner Core

The new research adds to the mysteries of the planet’s deepest interior region. By Kenneth Chang The inner core at the center of the Earth, a ball of iron and nickel about 1,500 miles wide, may not be ...
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 ...
Gizmodo

Earth’s Inner Core Has Warped Over the Past Two Decades, Scientists Say

At the center of our planet is a very hot rotating ball of mostly iron and nickel (sorry Journey to the Center of the Earth fans). Scientists infer features of this innermost geographic layer—like the ...
New Scientist

Forces deep underground seem to be deforming Earth's inner core

Earth’s solid inner core appears to have changed shape in the past 20 years or so, according to seismic wave measurements – but the behaviour of these waves could also be explained by other shifts at ...
Alaska Dispatch News

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

LOS ANGELES — USC scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery about the nature of the Earth’s enigmatic inner core, revealing for the first time that this 1,500-mile-wide ball of iron and nickel ...
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‘It’s almost science fiction’: Scientists say the shape of Earth’s inner core is changing

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Scientists who just ...