Scientists have discovered a startling new development regarding the Earth’s inner core – it may have stopped spinning and may even be reversing direction.

The study, conducted by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, was published in the journal Science Advances and is based on seismic data collected from earthquakes around the world.

The study suggests that the inner core has slowed down its rotation and may even be reversing direction. This could have a major impact on the planet’s magnetic field, which is generated by the inner core’s rotation.

The findings are surprising, as the inner core has been spinning in the same direction for billions of years. It is unclear what could be causing the inner core to stop and reverse its spin, but researchers are exploring several possible explanations.

The study has been met with both excitement and skepticism, as the findings are still preliminary. Further research is needed to understand the implications of the findings.

USNN is covering the story in full, providing updates as the situation develops.