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Scientists are discovering minerals never before seen in nature by studying tiny flecks trapped inside diamonds from deep within Earth's mantle. These discoveries prove that material from our planet's surface travels hundreds of kilometers down and back up again in a continuous cycle.
Chinese researchers discovered the 11th lunar mineral ever identified, hidden inside a tiny meteorite that fell to Earth. The new mineral glows under light and could help create better LEDs.
A groundbreaking study of over 750 Nobel Prize and major discoveries reveals that new tools and methods, not just funding or theory, drive most scientific breakthroughs. The findings could help us predict and accelerate future discoveries across all fields of science.
An Australian startup is using artificial intelligence to discover critical minerals needed for clean energy and technology at a stunning 75% success rate compared to the industry's less than 1%. Earth AI just opened its own lab to speed discoveries from months to days.
Australian researchers discovered that billion-year-old gold and platinum deposits share a common origin, potentially revolutionizing how we find critical minerals for green technology. The breakthrough could make mineral exploration more efficient and sustainable.
Mining companies are using subatomic particles from space to map precious minerals deep underground, making extraction safer and more efficient. The breakthrough could help meet surging demand for copper and other critical minerals needed for clean energy.
Tanzania is partnering with South Korea to build a $16.5 million technology center that will transform the country into a regional leader in critical mineral research by 2030. The center will boost the mining sector while training small-scale miners and creating jobs across the country.
A material scientist found a pattern that textbooks said couldn't exist, and his curiosity changed how we understand the atomic world. The discovery that started with "10 fold???" scribbled in a notebook led to an entirely new field of materials science.
NASA's Curiosity rover has discovered high concentrations of hematite on Mars, a mineral that only forms in water-rich environments. The find on Vera Rubin Ridge offers the strongest evidence yet that the Red Planet once had conditions favorable for life.
When paleontologist John Ostrom saw photos of a fluffy dinosaur fossil in 1996, he began to cry and nearly collapsed. The discovery finally proved his decades-old theory that modern birds evolved from dinosaurs.
A NASA sensor flying over the Mojave Desert spotted a hidden topaz deposit that could lead to a major copper discovery. The find shows how space technology is helping locate critical minerals hiding in plain sight across America.
A new collaboration between Microsoft and biotech company Causaly is bringing AI-powered scientific reasoning to drug discovery, potentially cutting research time from years to months. The partnership announced June 4 could help scientists find new treatments faster by connecting millions of research papers with cutting-edge analytics.
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After months of diplomatic tension, the United States and South Africa are working together on mining projects that could strengthen both economies and reduce global dependence on China. Two groundbreaking meetings have already sparked concrete plans for joint mineral development.
A broken water purifier led scientists to discover that ordinary tap water might revolutionize how new medicines get made. The accidental find could help smaller companies afford drug development and bring more treatments to patients.
A breakthrough AI platform just doubled the success rate of antibody design, potentially cutting drug discovery timelines from months to weeks. Pfizer is now using this technology to tackle diseases that have stumped researchers for years.
Ghana's president has announced an ambitious plan to stop exporting unprocessed minerals and cocoa by 2030, keeping all refining and processing within the country. The move aims to create thousands of jobs and build a stronger economy by adding value to natural resources before they leave the country.
Australia and the European Union just signed a historic trade deal that removes nearly all tariffs on critical minerals, reducing reliance on China's 90 percent control of rare earth processing. The eight-year agreement promises to strengthen supply chains for everything from electric cars to smartphones.
The United States and European Union just signed a historic agreement to work together on securing the minerals needed for everything from smartphones to electric cars. The partnership aims to reduce dependence on any single country and strengthen supply chains for both economies.
Nigeria just formalized its chaotic mining sector by opening 388 official mineral buying centers and prosecuting 150 illegal miners in 2024. The government is turning informal artisanal miners into legitimate businesses while protecting the environment and boosting national revenue.
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Archaeologists just uncovered a 250-year-old brick kiln at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello, revealing new evidence of the enslaved and free workers who built America's most famous home. The discovery proves there are still untold stories buried beneath our feet.
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