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Fall equinox: Why the first day of fall isn’t as equal as you might think

Fall equinox 2025 arrives on Monday 22. Find out why the first day of autumn still features a little more daylight than ...

Earth’s inner core: nobody knows exactly what it’s made of – now we’ve started to uncover the truth

The iron-rich core at the centre of our planet has been a crucial part of Earth’s evolution. The core not only powers the ...

Earth's inner core: Nobody knows exactly what it's made of, but now we've started to uncover the truth

The iron-rich core at the center of our planet has been a crucial part of Earth's evolution. The core not only powers the ...
New Scientist

Does Earth’s mass remain constant, or is it slowly rising or falling?

To answer a question or ask a new one, email [email protected] Between 50,000 and 100,000 tonnes of light gases such ...
New Scientist

Given Earth rotates, can I travel by waiting in midair? Part 3

Our readers continue to grapple with this one, with the latest batch of answers giving a more hopeful response to any readers ...