Beneath Earth s surface, nearly 3,000 kilometers down, lies a mysterious layer where seismic waves speed up inexplicably. For ...

ETH Zurich scientists confirmed that solid rock flows deep inside Earth, solving a decades-old mystery about seismic waves.

We don't even know how old it is. Luckily, mineral physics is bringing us closer to solving the mystery. The inner core is responsible for Earth's magnetic field, which acts like a shield ...

We don’t even know how old it is. Luckily, mineral physics is bringing us closer to solving the mystery. The inner core is responsible for Earth’s magnetic field, which acts like a shield ...

We don't even know how old it is. Luckily, mineral physics is bringing us closer to solving the mystery. The inner core is responsible for Earth's magnetic field, which acts like a shield ...

A mysterious solid layer 2,700 km deep is flowing like honey, speeding up seismic waves. Crystals and post-perovskite ...

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Literature and lore involving Earth’s core have filled the knowledge void ... it’s moving by measurable amounts and it’s a mystery,” Vidale said. “We’re making progress and seeing ...

We don’t even know how old it is. Luckily, mineral physics is bringing us closer to solving the mystery. The inner core is responsible for Earth’s magnetic field, which acts like a shield, protecting ...

Deep inside Earth is a solid metal ball that rotates independently of our spinning planet, like a top whirling around inside a bigger top, shrouded in mystery. This inner core has intrigued ...

Deep inside Earth is a solid metal ball that rotates independently of our spinning planet, like a top whirling around inside a bigger top, shrouded in mystery. This inner core has intrigued ...