The iron-rich core at the centre of our planet has been a crucial part of Earth’s evolution. The core not only powers the magnetic field which shields our atmosphere and oceans from solar radiation, ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: A new study shows a dramatic reversal of flow in the liquid outer core beneath the Pacific Ocean from a weak westward direction to a strong eastward ...

Here's what you'll learn when you read this story: Because of the magnetic field's immense role in our continued survival, scientists have spent centuries trying to understand the dynamics and ...