1661: "The Earth's Core is Younger than its Surface" episode artwork

EPISODE · May 23, 2026 · 2 MIN

1661: "The Earth's Core is Younger than its Surface"

from Interesting Things with JC · host JC

Interesting Things with JC #1661: "The Earth's Core is Younger than its Surface" – A clock at Earth’s core runs slightly slower than a clock on the surface, and over 4.5 billion years that tiny relativity effect leaves the center of the planet about two and a half years younger than the ground above it.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published May 23, 2026

Embed this episode

NOW PLAYING

1661: "The Earth's Core is Younger than its Surface"

0:00 2:35

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Interesting Things with JC?

This episode is 2 minutes long.

When was this Interesting Things with JC episode published?

This episode was published on May 23, 2026.

Can I download this Interesting Things with JC episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!