Phys.org

Earth's inner core: Nobody knows exactly what it's made of, but now we've started to uncover the truth

The iron-rich core at the center of our planet has been a crucial part of Earth's evolution. The core not only powers the magnetic field which shields our atmosphere and oceans from solar radiation, ...
The Conversation

The Earth’s inner core is a total mystery – here’s how we’re starting to solve it

Deep beneath our feet, at a staggering depth of over 5,100km, lies Earth’s inner core — a solid ball of iron and nickel that plays a crucial role in shaping the conditions we experience on the surface ...
CNN

Earth’s core has slowed so much it’s moving backward, scientists confirm. Here’s what it could mean

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Science Daily

Earth’s inner core exists only because of carbon

But neither of these outcomes have occurred during our planet's history. Instead, scientists believe that in the past, the core could have cooled to no more than about 250 ° C below its melting point.
The Conversation

Earth’s inner core: nobody knows exactly what it’s made of – now we’ve started to uncover the truth

The iron-rich core at the centre of our planet has been a crucial part of Earth’s evolution. The core not only powers the magnetic field which shields our atmosphere and oceans from solar radiation, ...