Earth’s inner core isn’t just slowing; it’s also shape-shifting, study finds
Previous research has found that the rotation of the inner core is slowing down relative to the rotation of the external crust, which may cause minute changes in Earth’s rotation and subtly affect the ...
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Earth’s core could contain lots of primordial helium, experiments suggest
These results suggest that similar reactions between helium and iron may have occurred within Earth’s core shortly after its formation, trapping much of the primordial helium-3 in the material that ...
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A new iron compound hints ‘primordial’ helium hides in Earth’s core
Earth’s core could contain helium from the early solar system. The noble gas tucks into gaps in iron crystals under high pressure and temperature.
Earth’s Core May Hold Hidden Reservoirs of Helium, Scientists Discover
The discovery that inert helium can form bonds with iron may reshape our understanding of Earth’s history. Researchers from ...
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What lies at the center of the Earth? The answer keeps changing.
Earth's mysterious core is yet again generating headlines as scientists learn more about what lies way beneath our feet. Located 3,000 miles below the Earth’s surface, the inner core is anchored ...
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'Primordial' helium from the birth of the solar system may be stuck in Earth's core
The discovery that helium and iron can mix at the temperatures and pressures found at the center of Earth could settle a long ...
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Scientists say the Earth's inner core maybe changing in shape; know what it means to life
Scientists have discovered that Earth's inner core, previously thought to be solid and unchanging, has experienced significant shape changes over the past 20 years. Through advanced seismic ...
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The shape of Earth's core is changing
Scientists have uncovered new information about the Earth's core: it may not be completely solid. Instead, its center may be more malleable than expected and has changed shape in recent years.
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Cosmic relic: Earth's core may harbor vast reserves of helium 🌋
A recent discovery changes our understanding of helium, a gas considered inert, by revealing its ability to bond with iron ...
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Earth’s Inner Core Is Slowing Down — and May Not Be Entirely Solid
A Slowing Core and Its Effects In June 2024, USC scientists published a study showing that Earth’s inner core has been slowing since 2010. This deceleration slightly affects the planet’s rotation, ...
What’s in the Moon’s inner core? Scientists have found the answer!
A groundbreaking study reveals that the Moon has a solid inner core with a density comparable to iron, reshaping our ...
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'Primordial' helium from the birth of the solar system may be stuck in Earth's core
The findings confirm that helium could stay locked in Earth's solid inner core for a long time ... there is more work to be done to show that the same interpretation can be applied to the liquid ...