Published in Nature Communications · View the paper (DOI)
Researchers found that nickel exhibits a distinct anomaly at high temperatures, which may explain the origin of Earth's magnetic field. This discovery challenges conventional theories and provides new insights into the planet's core.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Quantum mechanics inside Earth's core University of Würzburg · Jul 12, 2017 · first to report
- Nickel is crucial for the Earth's magnetic field Vienna University of Technology · Jul 13, 2017