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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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Six more countries just joined a global space treaty that now unites 67 nations in exploring the Moon and Mars safely together. Peru hosted the first South American workshop where nations practiced solving challenges they'll face on the lunar surface.
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.
Former NASA astronaut and engineer Mae Jemison joined Neil deGrasse Tyson to discuss the real possibilities of traveling between stars. The conversation brings humanity's greatest exploration dream closer to reality through science and innovation.
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