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SCIENCEJul 21 · 21:00 UTCCROSSCUT SEATTLECascade PBS Staff

Why Earth’s Core Is Younger Than Its Surface

Earth’s core is 2.5 years younger than its surface due to time differences caused by Einstein’s theories of general and special relativity, which also aid in navigation and climate change efforts.

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