While Earth's core consists mostly of iron, its density implies that lighter elements are also mixed in. Because hydrogen is ...

Earth’s molten iron core unexpectedly reversed direction beneath the Pacific, revealing a dramatic change in the hidden ...

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 ...

New research reveals that Earth’s solid inner core is actually in a superionic state, where carbon atoms flow freely through a solid iron lattice. This unusual behavior makes the core soft, matching ...

The river of molten iron flowing 1,400 miles below the Pacific Ocean in Earth’s outer core has surprised scientists by changing direction. The observation provides new insights into the behaviour of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. New research suggests Earth's core may store up to 45 oceans' worth of hydrogen, reshaping theories of water's origin. (CREDIT: ...

The liquid iron in Earth's outer core doesn't always behave as expected. When it changed direction in an unexplained way, ESA satellites provided data on the direction of flow, helping scientists gain ...

Deep beneath the Pacific near the equator, Earth’s outer core now flows east instead of west. Dynamics deeper within our planet’s core may help explain the change and what to expect in the near future ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If true, it could negate the need for some theories about the origins of water on Earth and, by extension, explain how Earth had ...