With an estimated 6 sextillion kilograms of the stuff—that’s 21 zeroes—the Earth’s core shows why hydrogen is the most ...
Earth’s core has often been described as just a giant ball of iron and nickel. Now, a new study argues that it is also a ...
A new scientific revelation reveals that deep in the Earth’s core lies a good amount of hydrogen as well as a large amount of iron. While the iron in the core has always been recognized as dominant, ...
While most of us take the ground beneath our feet for granted, written within its complex layers, like the pages of a book, is Earth's history. Our history. Research shows there are little-known ...
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Earth's largest gold reserves are not kept inside Fort Knox, the United States Bullion Depository. In fact, they are hidden much deeper in the ground than one would expect. More than 99.999% of ...
Earth cross section showing the classic distinction between crust, mantle and core. But new research shows Earth's structure is far more complicated and may change over time. Analyzing an unusual ...
Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Precious metals are leaking out of Earth’s core into the mantle, a new study suggests. Scientists identified a particular isotope of ruthenium (Ru) ...