Scientists accidentally discovered that the Earth's inner core might not be how we thought it was - and it could affect the length of a day.

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 ...

A new study reveals that the Earth's inner core is undergoing a structural transformation. A new study by USC scientists, ...

Scientists have discovered that the inner core's surface is changing shape, challenging previous assumptions about its solid ...

Earth's inner core is undergoing structural transformation. Located 3,000 miles below the Earth's surface, the inner core is anchored by gravity within the molten liquid outer core. Until now the ...

Earth’s inner core is less solid than previously thought, reveals new research. American scientists have detected structural changes near the planet’s center. Changes to the inner core have long been ...

The team noticed changes at the planet's centre and the findings shed light on the role that topographical activity plays in ...

The changes of the inner core have long been a topic of debate for scientists. However, most research has been focused on assessing rotation. John Vidale, Dean's Professor of Earth Sciences at the USC ...

Located 3,000 miles below the Earth’s surface, the inner core is anchored by gravity within the molten liquid outer core.