For a long time, scientists thought the Earth's inner core was a solid ball of metal, sort of like a planet within a planet that sits some 3,000 miles (4,828 kilometers) below the surface.

A new study of decades worth of seismogram data shows that the surface of Earth’s iron and nickel core is more malleable than scientists thought.

Seismic wave data previously suggested the Earth’s hot inner core is slowing its spin. Now, researchers say it’s also deforming around the edges ...

New research from an international study reveals that Earth’s inner core, a ball of mostly iron roughly the size of Pluto, isn’t behaving the way scientists thought. It appears to be both ...

Scientists have identified another possible commonality between Earth and Mars: a solid inner core. Scientists have ...

Scientists have discovered that Earth's inner core, previously thought to be solid and unchanging, has experienced significant shape changes over the past 20 years. Through advanced seismic ...

A recent study has proposed that Earth's inner core too may not be as stable as previously thought. The findings suggest that the inner core is undergoing structural changes, which could influence ...

A recent study revealed that Earth’s inner core is slowing down, prompting scientists to investigate further. Their research led to an unexpected discovery: that inner core is not entirely solid.

Scientists have uncovered new information about the Earth's core: it may not be completely solid. Instead, its center may be more malleable than expected and has changed shape in recent years. These ...

A groundbreaking study reveals that the Moon has a solid inner core with a density comparable to iron, reshaping our ...

Scientists confirm the Moon has a solid iron core, like Earth’s, with a molten outer layer. This discovery reshapes our ...