The heart of our planet has been spinning unusually slowly for the past 14 years, new research confirms. If this mysterious trend continues, it could potentially lengthen Earth's days — though the effects would likely be imperceptible to us. Earth's inner core is a roughly moon-size chunk of solid iron and nickel that lies more than 3,000 miles (4,800 kilometers) below our … [Read more...] about Earth’s rotating inner core is starting to slow down — and it could alter the length of our days
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Korean Fusion Reactor Breaks Record, Staying 7 Times Hotter Than The Sun’s Core
In a groundbreaking achievement, the Korea Superconducting Tokamak Advanced Research (KSTAR) has pushed the boundaries of fusion technology. Termed the "Korean artificial sun," KSTAR has sustained a temperature of 100 million degrees Celsius, seven times hotter than the Sun's core, for an impressive 48 seconds. This milestone marks a significant leap forward in our quest for … [Read more...] about Korean Fusion Reactor Breaks Record, Staying 7 Times Hotter Than The Sun’s Core
Gas Formed In The Big Bang Could Be Leaking From Earth’s Core
Inside rocks in the Arctic, rocks have been found with unusually high levels of Helium-3. Deep within the Arctic rocks lies a peculiar secret, one that has perplexed scientists and geologists alike. These rocks, found in the Arctic, contain remarkably elevated levels of Helium-3, a peculiar and rare isotope. This helium variant, formed during the Big Bang, holds a unique … [Read more...] about Gas Formed In The Big Bang Could Be Leaking From Earth’s Core
The Earth’s Spinning Inner Core Recently Paused Then Changed Direction
Earth's inner core said: "I put my thang down, flip it, and reverse it." According to a new study, the swirling solid ball at the center of Earth's inner core appears to have recently paused and may even now be rotating in the opposite direction as in previous decades. A pair of Chinese scientists have been studying seismic wave data from earthquakes that have blasted … [Read more...] about The Earth’s Spinning Inner Core Recently Paused Then Changed Direction
Sample Of Earth’s Ancient Atmosphere Found In Five-Million-Year-Old Antarctic Ice Core
The sample provides clues to Antarctica's ancient history and the planet's future. With the help of an ice core that was taken from the Antarctic and dated to about five million years ago, scientists may now examine the planet's prehistoric atmosphere. The study's authors say that the ice in the sample comes from the Pliocene epoch, when temperatures and carbon dioxide … [Read more...] about Sample Of Earth’s Ancient Atmosphere Found In Five-Million-Year-Old Antarctic Ice Core