Earth’s inner core may have stopped spinning and could even be going into reverse, according to a new study.

Researchers from the University of Liverpool in the UK have found that the inner core of the planet, which is normally composed of solid iron, may be slowing down and even changing direction compared to the rest of the planet.

The findings, which were published in the journal Nature Geoscience, suggest that the inner core could be spinning in the opposite direction of the rest of the planet.

The study suggests that this could be due to the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun, which could be causing the inner core to stop spinning and even reverse its direction.

The researchers say that if this is the case, then it could have a significant impact on the planet’s climate, as the inner core’s movement is thought to play a role in the distribution of heat around the planet.

The study’s authors caution, however, that more research is needed to confirm their findings.

“This is an exciting discovery and one that could have major implications for our understanding of how the Earth works,” said lead author Dr. David Evans.

“We now need to investigate further to understand the full implications of this research.”