Minerals are typically formed when molten rock, or magma, cools, or by separating out of mineral-rich water, such as that in ...

A new global study is offering a clearer view of how some of the world’s most valuable mineral deposits form, tracing their origins deep beneath Earth’s surface. Scientists have created an atlas of ...

Geologists found what they call “invisible gold” hidden within a surprising mineral near undersea hydrothermal vents. The greatest mass extinction of all time was triggered by climatic conditions that ...

A rock drilled inside an ancient river channel on Mars carries dark, circular mineral patterns that scientists say could ...

On a special episode (first released on May 28, 2025) of The Excerpt podcast: We need rare earth minerals for use in items we rely on for modern life. New tech holds possibilities for mining at home ...

When it comes to the geology of Mars, scientists think they understand what's going on, that's why the presence of this ...

Nearly 660 kilometers (410 miles) beneath Earth's surface lies one of the planet's most important internal boundaries. Known ...

Viscosity is one of the most fundamental physical properties used to describe how materials flow. It governs the movement of ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

The University of North Dakota College of Engineering and Mines has been made eligible for funding for a pilot project focused on rare earth elements and critical minerals ...

Around three billion years ago, long before animals, forests, or even complex life existed, a large asteroid struck a young Earth. The collision happened at a time when the planet looked very ...

Rare earth minerals are mostly sourced from China. Can we get them in the US? We need rare earth minerals for use in items we rely on for modern life. New tech holds possibilities for mining at home ...