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The rarest mineral recognized by science weighs about 0. 011 ounces, exists as a single known natural specimen, and its discovery exposes how fragile Earth's catalog still is
3+ hour, 56+ min ago (850+ words) Home - Economy - The rarest mineral recognized by science weighs about 0. 011 ounces, exists as a single known natural specimen, and its discovery exposes how fragile Earth's catalog still is A tiny reddish-orange gem from Myanmar has become one of the strangest…...
Chilean scientists report evidence of forest fires from 237 million years ago in Asia, revealing that Earth's ancient ecosystems were already burning in unexpected ways
2+ week, 2+ day ago (967+ words) Home - Environment - Chilean scientists report evidence of forest fires from 237 million years ago in Asia, revealing that Earth's ancient ecosystems were already burning in unexpected ways If wildfire smoke has ever turned your afternoon sky an eerie orange, it can…...
The Earth may have been "fertilizing" the Moon for billions of years, and one study suggests that the magnetic field may have acted as a highway for key elements
2+ week, 4+ day ago (1145+ words) Home - Science - The Earth may have been "fertilizing" the Moon for billions of years, and one study suggests that the magnetic field may have acted as a highway for key elements Next time you look up at the Moon, you…...
NASA observes the Sahara from the International Space Station and detects a gigantic eye nearly 50 kilometers wide, whose origin is not as cosmic as it seems
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (698+ words) Home - Science - NASA observes the Sahara from the International Space Station and detects a gigantic eye nearly 50 kilometers wide, whose origin is not as cosmic as it seems NASA Earth Observatory has spotlighted one of the Sahara's most recognizable sights,…...
California may be overlooking a type of earthquake that is much more destructive than it appeared
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (862+ words) Home - Environment - California may be overlooking a type of earthquake that is much more destructive than it appeared Most Californians know the basic earthquake drill. Keep water and a flashlight, secure heavy furniture, and have a plan for your family....
What appeared to be a simple union of plates in California hides a much more chaotic system, and these small earthquakes have just exposed it
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (988+ words) Home - Science - What appeared to be a simple union of plates in California hides a much more chaotic system, and these small earthquakes have just exposed it The earthquakes most people notice are the ones that rattle dishes and set…...
Spain and Portugal are not standing still, and the geological change that experts have just confirmed completely changes our understanding of the Peninsula
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (910+ words) Home - Science - Spain and Portugal are not standing still, and the geological change that experts have just confirmed completely changes our understanding of the Peninsula The Iberian Peninsula is moving, even if it feels rock solid when you step outside....
Scientists have discovered that a "young" region of Mars did not cool as quickly as previously thought, and that its magmatic system continued to evolve quietly for millions of years
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (900+ words) Home - Science - Scientists have discovered that a "young" region of Mars did not cool as quickly as previously thought, and that its magmatic system continued to evolve quietly for millions of years For years, Mars has carried a reputation as…...
A 183-million-year-old black rock is broken open in Germany, and the golden sheen of this Jurassic fossil turns out to be something other than what everyone had believed for decades
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (936+ words) Home - Science - A 183-million-year-old black rock is broken open in Germany, and the golden sheen of this Jurassic fossil turns out to be something other than what everyone had believed for decades Crack open a slab of black shale in…...
NASA has finally solved the mystery of the giant spiderwebs observed on Mars since 2006, and Curiosity's findings have reignited the big question of how long water remained underground
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (785+ words) Home - Science - NASA has finally solved the mystery of the giant spiderwebs observed on Mars since 2006, and Curiosity's findings have reignited the big question of how long water remained underground A strange, web-like pattern spotted from orbit in 2006 has finally…...