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Earth's core problem

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Measurements of the electrical resistance and thermal conductivity of iron at extreme pressures and temperatures cast fresh light on controversial numerical simulations of the properties of Earth's outer core. See Letters p.95 & 99

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Figure 1: Measuring the thermal conductivity of iron at Earth's core conditions.

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