Deep within the Earth, a solid metal ball spins independently of our spinning planet, like a top spinning inside a larger top, shrouded in mystery. Since its discovery by Danish seismologist Inge Lehmann in 1936, this inner core has fascinated researchers. Its motion—including its speed and direction of rotation—has been the subject of decades-long debate. … Read more
The depth and inaccessibility of the inner core means that uncertainties remain. Deep within the Earth, a solid metal ball spins independently of our spinning planet, like a top spinning inside a larger top, shrouded in mystery. Since its discovery by Danish seismologist Inge Lehmann in 1936, this inner core has fascinated researchers. Its motion—including … Read more
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. CNN — Deep within the Earth, a massive metal ball spins independently of our orbiting planet. It resembles a spinning top inside a larger top, shrouded in mystery. This inner core has intrigued scientists since … Read more
The International Space Station is the largest, most complex and most important element of space infrastructure ever deployed, and one of the most incredible engineering feats in human history. It is the result of an international, diplomatic initiative that reconciles the Western and Eastern worlds in space by combining the two space stations that had … Read more
About 4.5 billion years ago, many scientists say, Earth had an encounter with Theia, another planetary object the size of Mars. When the two worlds collided in one big blow, the idea goes, debris shot into space, became trapped in the orbit of the young, damaged Earth, and led to the formation of our moon. … Read more
The accounting and finance professions have long adapted to technology – from calculators and spreadsheets to cloud computing. However, the rise of generative artificial intelligence presents both new challenges and opportunities for students looking to advance in the financial world. Research last year by investment bank Evercore and Visionary Future, which incubate new ventures, highlights … Read more
A city less than half an hour from Liverpool attracts “more Scouse accents” thanks to its stunning scenery and many cafes, bars and restaurants. Situated just north of Ormskirk, Burscough lies along the West Lancs section of the Leeds-Liverpool Canal and is becoming a popular spot for boaters, cyclists and dog walkers who are charmed … Read more
Thursday June 13, 2024 6:00 am Part Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp E-mail Share via email An artist’s impression of what Revolut’s new headquarters will look like. Revolut has struck a deal to move its global headquarters to one of Canary Wharf’s most prominent … Read more
In a groundbreaking step for the European and international space markets, Swedish Space Agency (SSC) and the South Korean rocket company Perigee Aerospace Inc. have entered into a cooperation agreement to jointly launch satellites from the Esrange Space Center in northern Sweden from 2025. If all goes well, Perigee’s Blue Whale 1 microlauncher will be … Read more