Phys.org

Earth's inner core: Nobody knows exactly what it's made of, but now we've started to uncover the truth

The iron-rich core at the center of our planet has been a crucial part of Earth's evolution. The core not only powers the magnetic field which shields our atmosphere and oceans from solar radiation, ...
Phys.org

The hidden chemistry of Earth's core is revealed by how it froze

A study by researchers at the University of Oxford, University of Leeds, and University College London has identified a new constraint on the chemistry of Earth's core, by showing how it was able to ...
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This Tiny Device Generates Power From the Earth’s Spin

A group of U.S.-based physicists has presented experimental evidence suggesting that electricity can be generated from the rotational energy of the Earth, using a custom-designed device interacting ...
IFLScience

This Is The Reason Why Earth's Core Exists, And It's More Interesting Than You Might Think

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

Inside the long-shot megaproject that aims to solve our energy worries forever

The race is on to harness the near-infinite power of nuclear fusion—by building a star on Earth. And scientists are closer ...
Los Angeles Times

Marsquakes indicate a solid core for the red planet, just like Earth

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Scientists revealed this week that Mars’ innermost core appears to be a solid hunk of metal just like Earth’s. The Chinese-led research team based their findings on seismic ...
The Conversation

Earth’s inner core: nobody knows exactly what it’s made of – now we’ve started to uncover the truth

Alfred Wilson-Spencer receives funding from the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) grants NE/T000228/1 and NE/V010867/1. He works for the University of Leeds. The iron-rich core at the centre ...