A bullet-speed experiment reveals that the Earth's inner core may be softer and more dynamic than previously thought.

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 ...

We’re all familiar with the layers making up our planet’s structure. A study published in 2021 used seismic waves to build a more complex picture of what lays beneath our feet, finding the very core ...

Earth's core cannot be made just of iron — it also appears to contain carbon. And our research suggests it may contain a bit of oxygen and possibly silicon as well. When you purchase through links on ...