A new atlas charts the global distribution of unusual, critical-metal-bearing igneous rocks, finding that they often form ...

You might say it’s like striking gold, but these elements are much more valuable than that.

Katie has a PhD in maths, specializing in the intersection of dynamical systems and number theory. She reports on topics from maths and history to society and animals. Katie has a PhD in maths, ...

Geology often gets a bad rap as the boring study of rocks and minerals. I’m hear to show you otherwise. Geology is a high-octane window into Earth’s vibrant, often violent history. Every rock tells a ...

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Interactions of mantles at different depths. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of ...

Scientists have created a global “treasure map” for rare earth elements by uncovering where the strange volcanic rocks that ...

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - Gather your supplies! In this episode we will use everyday materials to create a model of the rock cycle and explore the three different categories of rock. Sedimentary rocks are ...