Earth's day-night cycle is defined precisely, each a span of 24 hours before the next begins. Such is the yardstick by which ...

Perhaps more importantly, it will give planetary scientists a chance to study an iron core like the one located in the center of the Earth—and uncover a new kind of metal world in the solar system.

This effect, they said, is likely to cause metallic core material to infiltrate parts of the lowermost mantle. "If true, the results suggest iron from the core has been leaking into the mantle for ...

New simulation methods reveal insights into the Earth's core and promise advances in neuromorphic computing for artificial ...

The deepest layer is a solid iron ball, about 1,500 miles (2,400 kilometers) in diameter. Although this inner core is white hot, the pressure is so high the iron cannot melt. The iron isn't pure ...

During the decay of radioactive elements in the early history of the solar system, many asteroids melted and the iron they contained, being dense, sank to the centre to form a metallic core.

A coil with an iron core is called an electromagnet. The iron core increases the coil’s magnetic field strength. A simple electromagnet is made by coiling wire around an iron nail. An iron core ...

This one-pot powerhouse allows you to broil, braise, bake, or roast like a pro. The cast iron core ensures it holds and retains its heat, while the enamel coating keeps cooking fuss-free.