Scientists have identified water as one of the most effective materials for blocking radiation. Water is dense and contains ...

This even distribution of hydrogen is thought to be key to developing scalable radiation shields for both spacecraft and the ...

A new study shows that the inner core changed shape in just a few decades, challenging previous assumptions and revealing ...

Earth's inner core has changed shape over the past 20 years. A team of scientists studied the core's behavior to understand why its rotation slowed down ...

A new study reveals that the Earth's inner core is undergoing a structural transformation. A new study by USC scientists, ...

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Not only is Earth’s inner core spinning and growing, but it’s also changing shape, according to new research. Our planet’s [… ...

Professor John Chiang of UC Berkeley explains the impact of Earth's axial tilt and orbital eccentricity on global climate. He highlights their influence on seasonal variations, including monsoon ...

But a new study has found that its edges are softer than realized and actually changing shape as they press against the liquid iron and nickel in Earth’s outer core. “The molten outer core is ...

A recently discovered asteroid, named 2024 YR4, has on average a 2% chance of hitting Earth in 2032. While those odds of an impact are slim, astronomers are closely tracking the space rock to ...

The Earth is continuously changing ... However, his team also uncovered evidence that the inner core's shape is changing. Though the inner core is generally thought to be spherical, Prof.