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An intensive MIT summer course teaches students to hone their archaeological research skills through hands-on exploration, including making petrographic thin sections, and mineral analysis of ceramics.

From winged humanoids on the moon to supposed extraterrestrial corpses from Peru, alien hoaxes are usually pretty stupid—yet they continue to dupe us. Here's why.

Global warming is not solely a modern-day occurrence but has been a prominent feature of Earth's geological history for millennia. One such event occurred approximately 40 million years ago, lasting ~400,000 years, known as the Middle Eocene Climatic Optimum (MECO).

The processor that makes your laptop or cell phone work was fabricated using quartz from this obscure Appalachian backwater.

In Held vs. Montana, the next generation asserts their constitutional rights.

Radiocesium (RCs) has long half-life, strong radioactive toxicity, and high bioavailability. The migration and transformation of RCs in the environment have aroused much attention.

A well-known mineral is once again the center of attention thanks to applications in electronics: the Vienna University of Technology shows that mica still possesses some surprises. At first glance, mica appears to be quite ordinary: it is a prevalent mineral found in materials like granite and h

What do clouds, televisions, pharmaceuticals, and even the dirt under our feet have in common? They all have or use crystals in some way. Crystals are more than just fancy gemstones. Clouds form when water vapor condenses into ice crystals in the atmosphere. Liquid crystal displays are used in a variety of electronics, from televisions to instrument panels. Crystallization is an important step for drug discovery…

Camping experts share their take on the best camping chairs — with comfort, design and style in mind. Cozy up around the campfire with one of these chairs.

What do corncobs and tomato peels have to do with electronics? They both can be used to salvage valuable rare earth elements, like neodymium, from electronic waste. Penn State researchers used micro- and nanoparticles created from the organic materials to capture rare earth elements from aqueous solutions.

Partial content of late 1990s issue of Direct Action focussing on global issues, globalisation, imperialism etc. Includes an interview Sam Mbah of the Awareness League in Nigeria.

One of the major selling points of the electric vehicle is its oil-free, eco-friendly technology, which has been touted as a key solution to The Great Carbon Emissions Dilemma. But ...

In this episode of Made Here, you'll get an exclusive peek into the tile-making process.

The Bon Ami Mine's deposits of the mineral hyalite glow fluorescent green under ultraviolet light

Priorat is one of the only two Spanish regions to hold the top -tier DOQ classification thanks to its special geologic features and exceptional quality of its wines.

The old axiom "you get what you pay for" is often invoked in discussions of product quality. It can also inspire curiosity as to what exactly one does get when the price paid for a product is significantly less than asked by others having comparable basic specifications. It was this spirit of curiosity that led a colleague to purchase a bench-type adjustable power supply, advertising a 0-15V, 0-2A output from a…

Problems for the 38th IYPT 2025 Approved by the IOC on 18 July 2024 Please refer to the official and signed pdf as the authoritative source. 1. Invent Yourself: Paper Boomerang Make a returning boomerang from a sheet of paper by folding and/or cutting. Investigate how its motion depends on relevant parameters. 2. Air Muscle Place a balloon inside a […]

Global warming has been attributed to the sharp increase in heat-trapping greenhouse gas emissions, in particular CO2 emissions. Carbon capture technology, such as using adsorbents to capture and store CO2 from ambient air, is a promising solution to mitigate emissions.

Making windows out of wood and stone in antiquity.