How were fossil tracks made by Early Triassic swimming reptiles so well preserved?
Tracy J. Thomson stands next to a block with numerous swim tracks in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah. Type of v…
February 2015
Radioactive Minerals: Occurrence, Identification
What are Radioactive Minerals & Rocks? Radioactive minerals are minerals that contain radioactive isotopes, which are …
Types of Geological Folds With Photos
Fold occurs when one or a stack of originally flat and planar surfaces, such as sedimentary strata, are bent or curved as a …
Antarctica's retreating ice may re-shape Earth
From the ground in this extreme northern part of Antarctica, spectacularly white and blinding ice seems to extend f…
New technology could make treatment of oil and gas wastewater simpler, cheaper
Oil and gas operations in the United States produce about 21 billion barrels of wastewater per year. The saltiness of th…
Several "new" craters found in Siberia (Photos)
At least seven newly created mysterious craters have now been officially discovered inSiberia, though satellite image…
Geysers have loops in their plumbing
Geysers like Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park erupt periodically because of loops or side-chambers in their un…
Recycling of nutrients may be the key to saving Earth
Leakages of nutrients necessary for food production -- especially nitrogen and phosphorus -- cause severe eutrophicatio…
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