Earth's Core Cooling Faster Than Thought | Washington DC News

Earth’s inner core may be cooling twice as fast as scientists once thought, thanks to new findings on iron’s heat-conducting abilities under extreme pressure. This accelerated cooling could weaken or even shut down the planet’s magnetic field — our vital shield against solar radiation. Researchers used advanced simulations and experiments to reveal how quickly heat escapes from the core, reshaping our understanding of Earth’s evolution and offering clues about other planets too. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett Waller Performance: http://coaching.garrettwaller.com Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7135f218dc0b7667