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Is Earths Inner Core reversing rotation?

Nature Geoscience reported on January 23rd that researchers claim earths inner core may have stopped rotating and it may in fact be starting a 70 year long cycle of starting to reverse its rotation. This could impact the Earths magnetic field and the Earths lifespan. Not all researchers again on this theory and some remain sceptical. Researchers claim that there is strong evidence that they are seeing the inner core may have stopped rotating relative the surface. Evidence has been presented that over the years the inner core has been rotating ...More

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Woodlands Help to Cool The Planet

We all know that trees are vital to our survival; trees are the biggest plants on this planet and give us oxygen. Trees absorb carbon from the air and in return produce oxygen. Trees also provide other vital rolls such as they stabilise the soil and give homes and shelter to some of the world's wildlife. But is that all? New studies have found that forested areas in tropical climates are actually helping to cool the atmosphere. Studies have shown that clouds tend to form more frequently over forested areas ...More

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