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Scientists have detected a surprising amount of a rare version of helium, called helium-3, in volcanic rocks on Canada's Baffin Island.

Earths inner core recently reversed spin direction, according to Peaking University study.

The fast evolution of animals 540 million years ago transformed the Earth forever — down into its lower mantle. In rocks from this zone, a team led by ETH researcher Andrea Giuliani discovered indications of this evolution.

According to a paper published this week in the journal "Earth and Planetary Science Letters," the Earth is cooling quicker than previously anticipated, which might have severe consequences for life on the planet.