Egypt's August headline inflation jumps to a record 37.4%
Egypt's annual urban consumer price inflation rate surged to a higher-than-expected record 37.4% in August from 36.5% in
1970-01-01 08:00
The Shortest Street in the World Is in Scotland, and Has Just One Address
Ebenezer Place in Wick, Scotland, is 6 feet and 9 inches long, and it's home to only one street address.
1970-01-01 08:00
Century-Old Graffiti Written by Hotel Waiters Discovered on the Walls of Florida Museum
Complaining about lousy tippers is a timeless tradition.
1970-01-01 08:00
'Mountains' taller than Everest discovered on 'ancient structure' around Earth's core
A new study into the Earth beneath our feet has discovered that an ancient ocean floor structure could be wrapped around the planet's core which could be taller that Mount Everest in some areas. A brand new high-resolution mapping of the core has uncovered things that scientists previously didn't know according to a study that was first published in April. The discovery found that a thin but dense layer sits at around 2,900 kilometers below the surface at the Core Mantle Boundary where rocks meet the molten outer core of the planet. Geologist Samantha Hansen from the University of Alabama is quoted in the study saying: "Seismic investigations, such as ours, provide the highest resolution imaging of the interior structure of our planet, and we are finding that this structure is vastly more complicated than once thought." She adds: "Our research provides important connections between shallow and deep Earth structure and the overall processes driving our planet.” Hansen and her team conducted the research from 15 different stations in Antarctica by using seismic waves created by Earthquakes to create a map of what the inside of the planet looks like. The team identified the unexpected energy within seconds of the boundary-reflected wave from the seismic data. The findings show that although the layer is very thin it does spread for many, many kilometers and has been called the ultra-low velocity zone (ULVZs) due to its strong wave speed reductions. Due to the properties of the ULVZs the experts believe that the layer could vary dramatically in height. Geophysicist Edward Garnero from Arizona State University adds: "The material's thickness varies from a few kilometers to [tens] of kilometers. This suggests we are seeing mountains on the core, in some places up to five times taller than Mt. Everest." These underground mountains could play a significant role in how heat escapes from the Earth's core and power magnetic fields and volcanic eruptions. The team's studies suggest that the layer could encase all of the core but further research will have to be carried out to determine if that is the case. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
1970-01-01 08:00
Orban Says He Plans to Rule Hungary Until 2034, Telex Reports
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, currently the longest-serving head of government in the European Union, plans to stay
1970-01-01 08:00
How to Craft the Perfect Gag, According to Buster Keaton
It's all about perspective.
1970-01-01 08:00
Yankee Swap vs. White Elephant vs. Dirty Santa
Know the difference.
1970-01-01 08:00
Who Is Playing Sunday Night Football?
The first Sunday Night Football contest of 2023 will be here in a few hours and, surprise surprise, it features two teams from the NFC East. The Dallas Cowboys travel to the swamps of New Jersey to square off against the New York Giants and provided content for every sports show's A-block on Monday morning.
1970-01-01 08:00
Why the United Auto Workers union is poised to strike major US car makers this week
About 146,000 U.S. auto workers are set to go on strike this week if General Motors, Ford and Stellantis fail to meet their demands for big pay raises and the restoration of concessions the workers made years ago when the companies were in financial trouble
1970-01-01 08:00
Canada holds off US to win bronze at Basketball World Cup in OT, 127-118
The U.S. played the bronze-medal game short-handed, and Canada sent the Americans home from the World Cup empty-handed
1970-01-01 08:00
Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis say they're 'aware' their letters on behalf of Danny Masterson caused pain
Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis have shared a video in which they said they are "aware of the pain" they caused by writing letters on behalf of Danny Masterson ahead of his rape conviction sentencing.
1970-01-01 08:00
Fox contributor Dr Marc Siegel slams 'vilification' of new Covid booster, but adds caveat
'Vilifying it is a dangerous move that undermines patient choice and the vaccine as one of my most important tools,' Dr Marc Siegel said
1970-01-01 08:00
