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We are just beginning to discover what Earth's inner core is really made of

Earth's core cannot be made just of iron — it also appears to contain carbon. And our research suggests it may contain a bit of oxygen and possibly silicon as well. When you purchase through links on ...
CNET

Earth Is Spinning Weirdly Faster, Making Tuesday One of the Shortest Days Ever

Earth's rotation is randomly speeding up, and nobody is quite sure why. These speedups, which have occurred several times over the last few years, haven't had any effect on daily life, but they also ...
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Earth is going to spin much faster over the next few months — so fast that several days are going to get shorter

Differences in the gravitational pull between the Earth and the Moon will make July 9, July 22 and August 5 unusually short. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...
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As NASA's budget shrinks, Europe doubles down on Earth science: 'Climate change is the defining challenge of our generation'

If NASA must pull back, Europe is ready to step up — and do so with open arms. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. As climate ...