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What matter on Earth can get close to the Sun without melting?
Many people might think that tungsten is the substance with the highest melting point on our planet, but that is not the case at all.
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Jupiter is a gas planet, so if a person stood on the surface of Jupiter, would he fall straight into the core?
Jupiter's atmosphere is divided into four layers: the troposphere, stratosphere, thermosphere, and exosphere. Each layer has its own function and role in Jupiter's activ…
Oceanography
'Another world' discovered thousands of meters deep under the ice in Antarctica
Scientists have confirmed that an almost completely ice-covered area in Antarctica hides a
Space science
Discovering the first merging galactic cores at the dawn of the universe
Astronomers have discovered two active black holes merging at the furthest distance ever seen, about 900 million years after the Big Bang.
Space science
The biggest 'atomic bombs' in the universe
A supernova is an explosion that releases so much energy and brightness that it outshines entire galaxies containing several hundred billion stars.
Discover science
Earth's core may start rotating in reverse
New research published on January 23 in the journal Nature Geoscience reveals that changes in the rotation of the Earth's inner core could occur within the next few deca…
Discover science
What would happen if you dug a hole through the Earth and jumped in?
The idea of digging a hole through the Earth and jumping into it has captured the imagination of many.
New technology
How do real life invisibility cloaks work?
At its core, stealth technology relies on manipulating light waves, which are responsible for our visual perception.
Space science
What makes Mars different from Earth
According to Science Alert, scientists have discovered that the structure of Mars' core is quite similar to Earth's core. However, it is somewhat more compressible and l…
Discover science
Ancient ocean floor discovered surrounding Earth's core
Scientists have found an ancient ocean floor deep inside the Earth with mountains five times taller than Mount Everest through seismic data.
Flu epidemic
Why are the sun's outer rings so much hotter than the inner core?
Surrounding the sun is a layer of gas called the corona in plasma form with temperatures reaching over 3 million degrees.
Discover science
Why can't humans feel the temperature inside the Earth when it's 6,000 degrees Celsius?
The temperature of the Earth's core is about 6,000 degrees Celsius, higher than the surface temperature of the Sun. Furthermore, the Earth's core is larger than the core…
Discover science
Earth's inner core is 'deforming' discovered
Scientists have just made a surprising new discovery: The Earth's inner core is not only changing its rotation speed, but may also be deforming.
Space science
Super Earth discovered with record density
A lead-heavy exoplanet, possibly the leftover core of a giant sphere that flew too close to its sun, has just been discovered.
Discover science
Why is the Earth's core still hot after billions of years?
Heat from planet formation, radioactive decay of some elements, and friction between layers keep the Earth's core at extremely high temperatures after 4.5 billion years.