Earth’s Magnetic Field Has a Weak Spot, and It’s GrowingEarth's magnetic field exhibits a significant weakening in the South Atlantic Anomaly, a region expanding and becoming more complex due to ...
24 Feb, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
A Massive “Gravity Hole” in the Indian Ocean Is Finally ExplainedScientists have finally explained the Indian Ocean Geoid Low, a massive gravity anomaly south of India. New research reveals this 'gravity ...
24 Feb, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
Deep Inside Earth, Two Giant Hidden Structures May Be Steering the Planet’s Magnetic FieldTwo massive structures deep within Earth, known as LLSVPs, are significantly influencing the planet's magnetic field. These hotter regions ...
18 Feb, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
Dark Oxygen, Singing Dunes, Uphill Rivers: 9 “Impossible” Things Science Can Now ExplainScientists have demystified astonishing natural events once thought impossible. From oxygen forming in deep oceans without sunlight to sand...
16 Feb, 2026, 04.08 PM IST
Deep Inside Earth, Rock Moves Slowly Like Liquid, and Now We Know WhyScientists now understand why seismic waves speed up near Earth's core. Extreme pressure and temperature cause solid mantle rock to flow sl...
15 Feb, 2026, 08.27 PM IST
Earth’s Inner Core Is Changing Speed: Here’s What That Means for Day LengthEarth's solid inner core has begun to slow its rotation relative to the surface, a shift detected through seismic data. This subtle change,...
08 Feb, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
Scientists Link Mysterious Seismic Waves to Earth’s Deepest Mantle TextureNew research reveals that the sudden speed-up of seismic waves in Earth's deep D″ layer is caused by the texture of minerals, not just thei...
06 Feb, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
Scientists Finally Explain the Mysterious ‘Gravity Hole’ in the Indian OceanA decades-old mystery of a gravity hole in the Indian Ocean is solved. Scientists found ancient ocean remnants sank deep into Earth's mantl...
05 Feb, 2026, 09.04 PM IST
Gold rush from the Earth's core? Researchers reveal precious metals leakNew research reveals that Earth's core is leaking gold. Precious metals are moving from the core to the mantle and crust. Scientists discov...
11 Jun, 2025, 06.37 PM IST
The Earth is leaking “Gold” from its core, where 99.999% of the planet’s treasure is buriedScientists have discovered that Earth's core is leaking gold and other precious metals into the mantle, eventually reaching the surface thr...
24 May, 2025, 01.02 PM IST
Is Africa splitting in two? Scientists uncover fiery force tearing the continent apart faster than predictedA groundbreaking study reveals that East Africa is splitting faster than previously believed due to a fiery upwelling of molten rock from E...
23 May, 2025, 09.51 PM IST
Earth's inner core is changing. Here's what the study has foundRecent research suggests Earth's inner core, primarily composed of iron and nickel, may not be entirely solid. Scientists observed shape al...
11 Feb, 2025, 12.41 PM IST
Did NASA's MESSENGER discover a hidden diamond treasure on Mercury?Mercury has a sizable diamond layer beneath its surface, which has been discovered through unexpected research. This discovery, which contr...
27 Jul, 2024, 12.31 AM IST
This nearby planet could be full of diamonds. Will we ever access its wealth?A recent study published in Nature Communications suggests that Mercury might harbor a thick layer of diamonds hundreds of miles beneath it...
22 Jul, 2024, 09.16 AM IST
How world's biggest volcanoes formed unveiledThe study found that the volcanoes formed along twin tracks due to a shift in the Pacific plate's direction three million years ago.
04 May, 2017, 02.25 PM IST
Moon plays key role in maintaining Earth's magnetic fieldThe magnetic field is produced by the geodynamo, the rapid motion of huge quantities of liquid iron alloy in the Earth's outer core.
03 Apr, 2016, 04.07 PM IST
New gravity map provides best view yet inside MarsThe team confirmed that Mars has a liquid outer core of molten rock by analysing tides in the Martian crust and mantle caused by the gravit...
22 Mar, 2016, 12.49 PM IST