SMRTR Science & EngineeringSep 21, 2025Live Science

We are just beginning to discover what Earth's inner core is really made of

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Recent research suggests Earth's inner core contains 2.4% carbon, oxygen, and possibly silicon, in addition to iron and nickel, helping explain its freezing process and seismic properties while impacting the planet's magnetic field, temperature, and tectonics.

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