Minerals are geologic time capsules of the environments in which they form. With the right approach, their mysteries can be cracked open to reveal key features of the ancient Earth or other planets.

The Existing Seismic Data and interpretation for the Northern Portion of the Property from four 2D Seismic reflection lines ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Bressan is a geologist who covers curiosities about Earth. A 15-year study led by the Carnegie Institution for Science ...

Researchers have unveiled that myriad, intricate factors influence the genesis and chemistry of bastnasite and rare earth carbonates, which are critically needed for today's tech industry and its ...

A new species of photosynthetic bacterium has come to light: it is able to control the formation of minerals (calcium, magnesium, barium and strontium carbonates) within its own organism. This is a ...

Some farmers call Iowa’s fertile soil “black gold,” but there may be real gold deep under all that dirt. University of Iowa researchers are studying core samples that could unlock secrets to valuable ...