Newsweek

Earth’s Core Is Slowing Down—And It May Change Day’s Length

The inner core of our planet has started spinning slower and slower, new research has revealed Compared to the speed of the Earth's surface, the inner core was previously thought to rotate faster.
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Earth’s inner core may have stopped turning and could go into reverse, study suggests

(CNN) — The rotation of Earth’s inner core may have paused and it could even go into reverse, new research suggests. The Earth is formed of the crust, the mantle and the inner and outer cores. The ...
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Earth’s core has slowed so much it’s moving backward, scientists confirm. Here’s what it could mean

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 ...
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 ...
Morning Overview on MSN

What lies beneath Earth if space stretches in every direction?

Stand on solid ground and it feels obvious that “down” points toward the center of the planet and “up” leads to the sky. Yet ...
Popular Science

Seismologists might have identified the deepest layer of Earth’s core

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In high school science class, textbooks often feature a ...
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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 than a simple metal ball. Instead of a single solid sphere, the inner core ...
Popular Science

The Earth’s inner core could be slowing its spin—but don’t panic

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In elementary school science class, we learned that the Earth has ...
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Scientists find evidence of a new layer at the Earth's inner core

Researchers are still discovering more about the Earth's center. A team at Australian National University (ANU) has found evidence of a new layer to the planet sitting within the inner core. This ...
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Scientists Detected Signs of a Hidden Structure Inside Earth's Core

While most of us take the ground beneath our feet for granted, written within its complex layers, like the pages of a book, is Earth's history. Our history. Research shows there are little-known ...
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Earth's inner core may have stopped turning, may go into reverse

The rotation of Earth's inner core may have paused and it could even go into reverse, new research suggests. The Earth is formed of the crust, the mantle and the inner and outer cores. The solid inner ...