Their iron-rich magma might hold some of the 17 elements needed to make smartphones, wind turbines, and more. By Laura Baisas Published Sep 24, 2024 10:00 AM EDT Deposit Photos Get the Popular Science ...

A mysterious type of iron-rich magma entombed within extinct volcanoes is likely abundant with rare earth elements and could ...

Earth’s core is apparently a bit leakier than scientists expected. In a new study published in Nature, researchers describe evidence that traces of precious metals from Earth’s metallic core, ...

Harrat Khaybar is likened to the “gates of hell” for a reason. The volcanic field, one of the largest in Saudi Arabia, ...

Nobody knows how life got started here, but we're one step closer to learning how its vital components formed. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...

Analysis of lunar samples from the Chang'e 5 mission revealed three volcanic glass beads, dated to approximately 123 million years old (with a 15-million-year margin of error). This finding challenges ...

(CN) — Martian meteorites not only enhances our understanding of Mars but also offer valuable comparisons to Earth's geological history, aiding future exploration and research on both planets, ...

A new study of sapphires found in volcanic fields in Germany reveals that these beautiful blue stones form where magma and rocks from Earth's crust mix. When you purchase through links on our site, we ...