The article talks about how studying the Earth's solid structure has helped us understand Earth's overall system better. Researchers are combining different Earth sciences to see how the planet's geosphere, atmosphere, water, and life interact. They want to figure out how the Earth changed in the past, what caused those changes, and what's happening now with human actions. Looking forward, the focus is on how the Earth will adapt. This type of science helps us understand the Earth as a whole and helps China with its environmental issues. By combining traditional Earth studies with this new approach, they aim to address important questions and prepare for the future.