New research suggests that Earth's inner core may not be as solid as previously believed. Scientists studying seismic waveforms have discovered structural changes in the core, which challenge ...

Brian Cox and Robin Ince slice deep into the lesser explored world beneath us. To join them on the journey from the crust to the core they are joined by seismologist Ana Ferreira, geologist Chris ...

Taking that chance doesn’t have as much upside as we probably wish it did,” the manager said in explaining his team’s stay-on ...

Creating and sustaining fusion reactions—essentially recreating star-like conditions on Earth—is extremely difficult, and ...

Scientists accidentally discovered that the Earth's inner core might not be how we thought it was - and it could affect the length of a day.

While scientists once thought Greenland's ice streams flowed slowly and uniformly, new research reveals a quake-driven "stick ...

Deep-seated mantle structures known as LLSVPs have been found to be over a billion years old, affecting tectonic activity.

Cutting through a mysterious log revealed a breathtaking surprise hidden within its core. Each precise slice exposed intricate grain patterns and stunning textures, showcasing the true beauty of ...

Orb: On the Movements of the Earth has captured the imagination of anime fans with its thrilling depiction of the high-stakes battle between scientific progress and religious dogma in 15th-century Eur ...

This was when the Earth was one continent called Pangaea that ... by the ejection of super-hot rock spat out by the planet’s core. All this molten spit-up is swishing around and moving the ...

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A "super-Earth" planet found outside of our solar system could have conditions suitable for life, according to experts at the University of Oxford. Researchers said the planet has a mass six times ...