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A mineral is an element or chemical compound that is normally crystalline and that has been formed as a result of geological processes. Gold, Silver, and carbon are elements that form minerals on their own. They are called native elements.
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NOV 14, 2020Space & Astronomy
Researchers aboard the International Space Station (ISS) have shown that bacteria can increase space mining efficiency b ...Written By: Annie LennonOCT 22, 2020Space & Astronomy
There was a time when scientists had to wait for an asteroid to fall to Earth before they could study one.Written By: Carmen LeitchOCT 19, 2020Plants & Animals
There are over two billion people around the world that don't get the recommended levels of minerals and vitamins in ...Written By: Carmen LeitchOCT 05, 2020Chemistry & Physics
New research from a KAUST team highlights the development of a semiconductive photocatalyst that recycles CO2 and c ...Written By: Kathryn DeMuth SullivanSEP 23, 2020Cannabis Sciences
Heart disease is the leading cause of death around the world. And it seems that many methods to avoid it involve lifesty ...Written By: Annie LennonSEP 22, 2020Cannabis Sciences
Hemp seeds are known to be high in protein. With continued pushes towards healthier lifestyles and regulations about can ...Written By: Annie LennonSEP 20, 2020Space & Astronomy
Scientists were stunned to discover possible signs of life in the atmosphere of Venus. Their initial findings were confi ...Written By: Carmen LeitchSEP 17, 2020Genetics & Genomics
Scientists can use advanced genomics techniques to mine samples for all the genetic material they contain.Written By: Carmen LeitchSEP 13, 2020Earth & The Environment
New research published in the journal Nature Communications reports on the global phosphorus shortage that the planet is ...Written By: Kathryn DeMuth SullivanSEP 07, 2020Space & Astronomy
Researchers from the University of Hawaii have noticed that the Moon is turning slightly red or 'rusty'- and tha ...Written By: Annie LennonSEP 06, 2020Earth & The Environment
Plants have natural fertilizers built into their physiological structures, reports new research published in the journal ...Written By: Kathryn DeMuth SullivanAUG 28, 2020Chemistry & Physics
Time crystals, also known as the space-time crystals, is a newly discovered state of matter that demonstrates distinct s ...Written By: Daniel DuanJUL 17, 2020Microbiology
Researchers at Caltech have serendipitously found microbes that consume manganese for energy.Written By: Carmen LeitchJUL 16, 2020Plants & Animals
In the wild, bees rely on the flora and fauna in their environment to survive. Networks of plants and their pollinators ...Written By: Carmen LeitchJUL 14, 2020Chemistry & Physics
Radiometric dating is an effective method for determining the age of the material, whether a mineral or a piece of organ ...Written By: Daniel DuanJUL 12, 2020Chemistry & Physics
Did you know that mother of pearl - also called nacre - is not only stunningly beautiful but also one of the strongest m ...Written By: Kathryn DeMuth SullivanJUL 09, 2020Chemistry & Physics
Scientists from the School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Sydney have figured out how to ...Written By: Kathryn DeMuth SullivanJUL 07, 2020Chemistry & Physics
You have probably heard the recent concerns about PFAS, otherwise known as per/polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or fore ...Written By: Kathryn DeMuth SullivanJUL 06, 2020Earth & The Environment
Soil scientist Karen Vaughan from the University of Wyoming knows how to classify a soil well. There’s a science t ...Written By: Kathryn DeMuth SullivanJUN 13, 2020Earth & The Environment
New research reported in the journal Nature Geoscience provides a recommendation for how to combat ocean acidification i ...Written By: Kathryn DeMuth SullivanMAY 28, 2020Clinical & Molecular DX
Urine contains an abundance of dissolved salts and minerals such as calcium and uric acid. These can form crystal ...Written By: Tara FernandesMAY 23, 2020Earth & The Environment
Have you ever heard of a speleothem? Even if you haven’t you’ve probably heard of a stalactite or a stalagmi ...Written By: Kathryn DeMuth SullivanAPR 17, 2020Cardiology
In the US alone, approximately 182,000 heart valve replacements are performed every year. Now, researchers from McGill U ...Written By: Annie LennonAPR 17, 2020Chemistry & Physics
A study published in Advanced Materials recently showcases a self-adapting material capable of changing its rigidit ...Written By: Kathryn DeMuth Sullivan
NOV 14, 2020
Space & Astronomy
Researchers aboard the International Space Station (ISS) have shown that bacteria can increase space mining efficiency b
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
OCT 22, 2020
Space & Astronomy
There was a time when scientists had to wait for an asteroid to fall to Earth before they could study one.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
OCT 19, 2020
Plants & Animals
There are over two billion people around the world that don't get the recommended levels of minerals and vitamins in
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
OCT 05, 2020
Chemistry & Physics
New research from a KAUST team highlights the development of a semiconductive photocatalyst that recycles CO2 and c
...
Written By:
Kathryn DeMuth Sullivan
SEP 23, 2020
Cannabis Sciences
Heart disease is the leading cause of death around the world. And it seems that many methods to avoid it involve lifesty
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
SEP 22, 2020
Cannabis Sciences
Hemp seeds are known to be high in protein. With continued pushes towards healthier lifestyles and regulations about can
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
SEP 20, 2020
Space & Astronomy
Scientists were stunned to discover possible signs of life in the atmosphere of Venus. Their initial findings were confi
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
SEP 17, 2020
Genetics & Genomics
Scientists can use advanced genomics techniques to mine samples for all the genetic material they contain.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
SEP 13, 2020
Earth & The Environment
New research published in the journal Nature Communications reports on the global phosphorus shortage that the planet is
...
Written By:
Kathryn DeMuth Sullivan
SEP 07, 2020
Space & Astronomy
Researchers from the University of Hawaii have noticed that the Moon is turning slightly red or 'rusty'- and tha
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
SEP 06, 2020
Earth & The Environment
Plants have natural fertilizers built into their physiological structures, reports new research published in the journal
...
Written By:
Kathryn DeMuth Sullivan
AUG 28, 2020
Chemistry & Physics
Time crystals, also known as the space-time crystals, is a newly discovered state of matter that demonstrates distinct s
...
Written By:
Daniel Duan
JUL 17, 2020
Microbiology
Researchers at Caltech have serendipitously found microbes that consume manganese for energy.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUL 16, 2020
Plants & Animals
In the wild, bees rely on the flora and fauna in their environment to survive. Networks of plants and their pollinators
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUL 14, 2020
Chemistry & Physics
Radiometric dating is an effective method for determining the age of the material, whether a mineral or a piece of organ
...
Written By:
Daniel Duan
JUL 12, 2020
Chemistry & Physics
Did you know that mother of pearl - also called nacre - is not only stunningly beautiful but also one of the strongest m
...
Written By:
Kathryn DeMuth Sullivan
JUL 09, 2020
Chemistry & Physics
Scientists from the School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Sydney have figured out how to
...
Written By:
Kathryn DeMuth Sullivan
JUL 07, 2020
Chemistry & Physics
You have probably heard the recent concerns about PFAS, otherwise known as per/polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or fore
...
Written By:
Kathryn DeMuth Sullivan
JUL 06, 2020
Earth & The Environment
Soil scientist Karen Vaughan from the University of Wyoming knows how to classify a soil well. There’s a science t
...
Written By:
Kathryn DeMuth Sullivan
JUN 13, 2020
Earth & The Environment
New research reported in the journal Nature Geoscience provides a recommendation for how to combat ocean acidification i
...
Written By:
Kathryn DeMuth Sullivan
MAY 28, 2020
Clinical & Molecular DX
Urine contains an abundance of dissolved salts and minerals such as calcium and uric acid. These can form crystal
...
Written By:
Tara Fernandes
MAY 23, 2020
Earth & The Environment
Have you ever heard of a speleothem? Even if you haven’t you’ve probably heard of a stalactite or a stalagmi
...
Written By:
Kathryn DeMuth Sullivan
APR 17, 2020
Cardiology
In the US alone, approximately 182,000 heart valve replacements are performed every year. Now, researchers from McGill U
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
APR 17, 2020
Chemistry & Physics
A study published in Advanced Materials recently showcases a self-adapting material capable of changing its rigidit
...
Written By:
Kathryn DeMuth Sullivan