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Researchers have synthesized two never-before-seen minerals that might exist deep in Earth's mantle, potentially solving the mystery of where our planet hides massive amounts of ancient water. These lab-created minerals could explain unusual zones at the bottom of the mantle and reveal secrets about Earth's formation.
A South African mine and national research lab just created high-purity rare earth products, a first for the continent. The breakthrough puts Africa on the map for critical minerals that power everything from electric cars to medical devices.
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.
A bluish-green mineral discovered in an Iranian mine 50 years ago might hold the key to revolutionizing quantum computers. Physicists now have evidence that this rare crystal naturally creates quantum entanglement, something scientists have struggled to engineer in labs.
