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Somehow, Earth’s ancient core froze solid. Now we finally know why

Somehow, Earth’s ancient core froze solid. Now we finally know why

We may finally know what triggered Earth’s inner core to freeze, helping unlock one of the planet’s longest-standing geological puzzles. The inner core is a solid ball of iron about 2,400km (1,500 miles) wide, surrounded by a molten outer core. Its growth powers Earth’s magnetic field, which shields the planet from harmful solar radiation. But exactly how the core first …

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Report: Terry McLaurin spoke to a core muscle specialist about injury

Report: Terry McLaurin spoke to a core muscle specialist about injury

The Commanders said wide receiver Terry McLaurin left last Sunday’s win over the Raiders with a quad injury, but the opinions he’s sought for how to deal with the issue have reportedly explored other areas. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that McLaurin spoke with Dr. William Meyers about the injury. Meyers is a core muscle specialist who has operated …

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Scientists Discover Mars Has an Earth-Like Core

Scientists Discover Mars Has an Earth-Like Core

The findings will help guide scientists towards a better understanding of Mars’ evolution as a planet. Credit: JPL-Caltech Seismic studies reveal Mars may have a solid inner core. The result deepens knowledge of its evolution and lost magnetic field. Researchers have determined that Mars shares a structural similarity with Earth’s interior. Data collected by NASA’s InSight mission indicate that beneath …

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Report: Bears CB Jaylon Johnson likely to have core muscle surgery

Report: Bears CB Jaylon Johnson likely to have core muscle surgery

Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson went on injured reserve Saturday and his next move could involve an operating room. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Johnson is set to meet with Dr. William Meyers in Philadelphia this week. The likely outcome of that meeting is that Johnson will have core muscle surgery. If that is the case, the hope is …

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Mysterious changes near Earth’s core revealed by satellites in space

Mysterious changes near Earth’s core revealed by satellites in space

Material deep inside Earth — thousands of kilometres down, near the planet’s core — has undergone a mysterious shift. Is Earth’s core leaking? Volcanic rocks provide strongest evidence yet Although the change occurred nearly two decades ago, between 2006 and 2008, scientists discovered it only recently, while analysing data from a pair of satellites that once measured variations in Earth’s …

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6 Yoga Poses That Shrink Belly Fat and Tighten Your Core

6 Yoga Poses That Shrink Belly Fat and Tighten Your Core

Whether you seek a meditative escape or a toned physique, yoga has something special to offer everyone. It’s an incredible way to sync up with your breathing while adding more movement to your day. And if you haven’t yet weaved yoga into your weight-loss routine, now is the perfect time to get started. We spoke with fitness pros who share …

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Core CPI, PPI, bond yields

Core CPI, PPI, bond yields

Treasury yields edged higher on Wednesday, as investors awaited two key inflation reports that could feed into the Federal Reserve’s looming monetary policy update. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury was more than 1 basis points higher at 4.087%. The yield on the 30-year Treasury meanwhile jumped more than 2 basis points to trade at 4.738%, and the shorter-maturity …

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Earth’s core has ‘reversed’ its rotation. What does that mean for us?

Earth’s core has ‘reversed’ its rotation. What does that mean for us?

As early as 2024, scientists from the US and China discovered that the Earth’s core had slowed down and even stopped moving in relation to the Earth’s crust. But until now, the general public—that’s people like you and me—has barely noticed this remarkable change. The Earth’s core is comprised of metals and, as the name suggests, makes up the interior …

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