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208 New Minerals Created by Humans
The impact of human development on the environment is undeniable, and now researchers have discovered that 208 new minerals owe their existence to humans. Since
Microwave Makes Rubies Shine
A new island has emerged off the coast of North Carolina, USA, measuring approximately 1.6 kilometers in length and shaped like a crescent moon. The
World’s Largest Sapphire Discovered
In Sri Lanka, the largest and heaviest sapphire in the world was recently discovered. The anonymous owner of the blue mineral has given it the
Antarctica Map Without Ice
For the first time ever, a 3D map has been created to show what lies beneath the ice in Antarctica. The map, which covers three
New Discovery: Earth’s Core Structure
Scientists from the University of Illinois and the Chinese Nanjing University have made a bizarre and fascinating discovery while studying the Earth’s interior using seismic
Mystery of Moving Stones Solved
The mystery of the wandering rocks in Death Valley has finally been solved. For years, scientists have been unable to explain why the rocks on
Bridgmanite: Earth’s Most Common Mineral
Geologists have long known the most common rock on Earth as Silicate-Perovskite, a theoretical rock that was only found beneath the Earth’s surface. Scientists believed
Earth’s Magnetic Field Reversal Soon?
The impending reversal of the Earth’s poles has been re-dated by geophysicists, indicating an earlier occurrence than previously thought. Through magma analysis of the last
Sahara Desert Older Than Thought
The Sahara desert is the largest sand desert on Earth, covering an approximate area of 9.4 million square kilometers. Recently, scientists from the Bjerknes Centre
Diamonds discovered in Antarctica
Researchers have discovered Kimberlite rock beneath the ice of the East Antarctic. Kimberlite is often associated with raw diamonds. However, the Antarctic Treaty protects the
