Earth’s Inner Core Is Squishy, Not a Solid Ball of Metal As Previously Thought

Medicine & Technology Dec 24, 2023

A new study has found that Earth's inner core could be filled with squishy iron. Read to learn more.

Beyond the Five States of Matter: Unveiling the Diverse Forms of Physical Existence in the Universe

Oct 12, 2023

There are four primary states of matter, namely solid, liquid, gas, and plasma. Additional man-made states include Bose-Einstein condensates and time crystals. Check them out in this article.

Is Glass a Liquid or Solid?

Sep 07, 2023

A glass is neither liquid nor solid. Continue reading to learn more.

What's Inside the Moon? This Lunar Satellite's Inner Core Is Earth-Like and Solid With Iron-Like Density

May 05, 2023

The nature of the Moon's inner core has remained a long-standing debate, and the researchers hope their findings may end this. Read to learn more.

3D Quantum Liquid Crystals: New State Of Matter Discovered To Make Future Ultrafast Quantum Computers Possible

Apr 21, 2017

Find out about the new state of matter between the solid and liquid states here.

Scientists Finally Know What Makes Earth’s Inner Core Solid Despite Extreme Heat

Feb 14, 2017

Scientists have finally discovered what makes Earth inner core solid despite extreme heat that is hotter than sun's surface.

Mathematical Formula Explains Why Ice Is Slippery

Dec 10, 2015

A new mathematical model for the frictional shear stress of ice explains why ice is slippery.