Earth’s inner core is superionic — a state of matter distinct from solid, liquid or gas

The video discusses a study published in the Nature journal, highlighting the superionic state of elements in Earth's core. Scientists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences used simulations to show that under extreme conditions, hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon in iron become superionic, with implications for planetary magnetospheres. The superionic state is also found in other planets as superionic ice, affecting electromagnetic fields.

What is the superionic state and how is it characterized?

Which elements were studied in relation to the superionic state?

How do the conditions in the inner core affect the state of hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon?

Describe the process that leads to the formation of superionic ice.

What role does the movement of hydrogen ions play in the context of a planet's magnetosphere?