Joseph ShavitNov 29, 2022X-rays and diamonds reveal Earth's inner core secretsSurprisingly we do not have much information about the center of the planet that we live on. What lies beneath our feet is not well known.
Joseph ShavitMar 30, 2022Ancient helium leaking from our planet's core offers clues to Earth's formationAs a planet grows, it accumulates material from its surroundings, so its composition reflects the environment in which it formed.
Joseph ShavitFeb 10, 2022What is the Earth's inner core made of? It's different than scientists thoughtEarth's core is characterized by extremely high pressure and temperature. It is composed of a liquid outer core and solid inner core.
Joseph ShavitOct 9, 2021Earth’s iron core may not be a solid as scientists once thought3,200 miles beneath Earth’s surface lies the inner core, a ball-shaped mass of mostly iron that is responsible for Earth’s magnetic field.