Some of the unusual rocks carry stories about water on Mars. One has hints of long-gone microbes. All tell of a dynamic, complex planet.

In short, yes. But we have to actively work to avoid repeating the abuses of mining for coal and other fossil fuels.

All rocks are made of one or more minerals. Minerals are solid, naturally occurring substances with well-defined crystal ...

The Perseverance rover has found some intriguing samples on the red planet. Here's what they might reveal about the origins ...

In a new paper, Jordan Jensen and Alexis Ault introduce a new forensic tool designed to enhance our understanding of how ...

It takes lithium and cobalt to build the batteries that power electric vehicles and e-bikes, nickel and rare earth elements ...

The Detroit Lions have reportedly signed free agent cornerback Rock Ya-Sin. The defensive back spent last season with the San Francisco 49ers, playing in 13 games. The Lions return four of five ...

which can be more expensive than hard-rock mining. The global shift toward green energy and electric transportation is accelerating, and minerals are at the heart of this transition. Around 80% of ...

The United States is holding “exploratory talks” with Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) over a deal that would give it access to the African nation’s critical minerals in exchange for ...