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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.
NASA's Perseverance rover zapped a Mars rock with a laser and discovered gemstone-linked minerals scientists never expected to find there. The surprise discovery hints at ancient water activity that could rewrite our understanding of the Red Planet's past.
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.
Canadian scientists created detailed digital replicas of two legendary polar exploration ships resting more than 1,000 feet below the ocean surface. The stunning 3D models preserve the final vessels of explorers Ernest Shackleton and Robert Falcon Scott for future generations.
The island nation of Mauritius just became the 70th country to sign the Artemis Accords, joining a global coalition committed to peaceful space exploration and returning humans to the Moon. This small island nation in the Indian Ocean is now helping shape how we explore space together.
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.
NASA's Perseverance rover just sent back a breathtaking selfie from the oldest rocks it's ever explored on Mars. The image shows the robot explorer perched on ancient terrain that could hold secrets about whether life once existed on the Red Planet.
Scientists are developing swarms of small, silent flying robots that could one day explore the mysterious caves of Titan, Saturn's Earth-like moon covered in hydrocarbon seas. The basketball-sized vehicles use electric thrusters and could revolutionize how we explore icy worlds.
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.
National Geographic filmed Sir Ranulph Fiennes and actor Joseph Fiennes sleeping inside the only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World. The cousins explored Egypt's Eastern Desert and spent an unforgettable night inside the 4,500-year-old Great Pyramid.
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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.
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.
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.
Scientists at Cranfield University created a 3D-printed robot that moves using only wind power, potentially revolutionizing exploration in deserts, polar regions, and even other planets. The breakthrough means robots can operate indefinitely in hostile environments without battery limitations.
A tennis ball-sized Japanese robot successfully explored the moon on its own, transforming from a sphere into a two-wheeled rover. The adorable SORA-Q marks a new era of small, smart robots that can reach places larger rovers can't.
China just launched the world's first university dedicated entirely to interstellar travel, turning a 70-year-old dream into reality. The new school will train scientists across 14 disciplines to solve the biggest challenges of deep-space exploration.
Latvia became the 62nd country to sign the Artemis Accords, joining a growing global coalition committed to peaceful, transparent space exploration. The signing strengthens international cooperation as humanity prepares to return to the Moon and establish a permanent lunar base.
The African nation of Botswana will become the 68th country to sign the Artemis Accords, a global agreement making space exploration safer and more collaborative. The signing ceremony happens this Thursday at NASA Headquarters in Washington.
Morocco became the 64th nation to sign NASA's Artemis Accords, joining a global partnership to explore the Moon and Mars peacefully. The historic signing strengthens the 250-year friendship between Morocco and the United States.
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