Earth’s core contains most of the planet’s gold, and scientists now find evidence that some core material is leaking into the mantle

A groundbreaking study reveals that Hawaiian volcanic rocks contain core material, lending weight to a previously held theory ...
Science Daily

Earth’s molten core suddenly reversed direction — and scientists don’t know why

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

The Earth’s Core Is Not as Solid As We Thought, Yet Another Study Speculates

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? A new study analyzing decades of seismogram data shows that physical changes can ...
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Earth's core is 'leaking' gold, study finds

Researchers have found evidence that Earth's core is leaking gold and other precious metals, according to a new study. The vast majority (99.9%) of Earth's gold and other precious metals are hidden in ...
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Scientists say Earth’s core may work like a giant nuclear reactor

Deep beneath the Earth lies a mysterious and powerful force. A wellspring of nuclear energy which could one day rip us apart.
Phys.org

Earth's inner core is less solid than previously thought: Study reveals structural transformation

The surface of the Earth's inner core may be changing, as shown by a new study by USC scientists that detected structural changes near the planet's center, published in Nature Geoscience. The changes ...
THE WEEK

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. These ...

New models shed light on how an exotic phase of hydrogen in Earth's core may behave

While Earth's core consists mostly of iron, its density implies that lighter elements are also mixed in. Because hydrogen is ...
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Earth’s core may hold 45 oceans worth of hydrogen, study finds

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: ...
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Hidden chemistry of Earth’s core revealed by how it froze

Cartoon of the Earth with cutaway showing the mantle and inner and outer core. Magnetic field lines produced by the geodynamo extend into space and interact with the solar wind. The iron-rich core at ...
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Earth’s inner core is less solid than we thought

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Earth’s core is leaking gold

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