Beneath Earth s surface, nearly 3,000 kilometers down, lies a mysterious layer where seismic waves speed up inexplicably. For ...

Recent findings suggest that Earth’s mantle might harbor hidden plumes venting heat from the planet’s core, a discovery that ...

ETH Zurich scientists confirmed that solid rock flows deep inside Earth, solving a decades-old mystery about seismic waves.

The mysteries of Earth’s inner core have long been a topic of intrigue for scientists, with the planet’s central engine playing a key role in shaping our world. Recent research has unveiled an ...

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Earth's magnetic field and oxygen levels have increased more or less in parallel over the past 540 million years, suggesting ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Contrary to conspiracy theories, the Earth’s core isn’t hollow ...

Our planet's core is rich in gold that can leak out into the mantle, and in some cases, end up in volcanos on the surface, according to a new study.

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 ...

locked away within Earth's metallic core and far beyond the reaches of humankind. Compared to Earth's rocky mantle, the metallic core contains a slightly higher abundance of a particular Ru ...

(CNN) — Gold and other precious metals are leaking from Earth’s core into the layers above, eventually making their way up to the surface during the formation of volcanic islands like Hawaii ...

Speaking of precious caches, most of Earth’s gold lies trapped in the planet’s seething, molten core. But a new analysis ... Forensic police helped unravel the mystery of who made the print.