How Stony-iron Meteorites Form
Stony-iron meteorites or siderolites are meteorites that consist of nearly equal parts of meteoric iron and silicates. This…
July 2020
Fossil of Giant 70m Year-old Fish Found in Argentina
A giant 70 million year old fossil of a fish that lived amongst dinosaurs has been discovered in Argentine Patagonia, a team…
Nealite: Informaion & Facts
Nealiteis a triclinic-pinacoidal mineral containing arsenic, chlorine, iron, lead, and oxygen. Nealite is a very rare minera…
These Ancient Crocodiles Walked on 2 Legs Like Dinosaurs
A reconstruction of the ancient landscape of South Korea with crocodile track-makers. Image via Anthony Romilio. Res…
San Andreas Fault Earthquake More Likely After Ridgecrest Quakes, Scientists Warn
The greater Los Angeles area lies near the San Andreas Fault, which researchers said Monday is at greater risk for an ear…
Giant 16-foot Long Dolphin Feasted on 'Killer Whale-size Prey'
Photo: Nicholas D. Pyenson A giant 16-foot long dolphin has been discovered that lived 25 million years ago and was a…
Chocolate Dolomite Crystals
Chocolate Dolomite Crystals. Dolomite from Vekol mine, Pinal Co., Arizona, USA Credit: Weinrich Minerals, Inc Very lustrous …
Zultanite: A Color Changing Stone
Zultanite is a rare gemstone known for its dramatic color-changing ability. Depending on the lighting, it can shift from yel…
Earth's Magnetic Field Can Change 10 Times Faster Than Thought
Scientists using simulations in the lab have revealed that changes in the direction of the Earth's magnetic field…
Dazzling Colors of 99-Million-Year-Old Insects Preserved in Amber
Diverse structural-colored insects in mid-Cretaceous amber from northern Myanmar. CREDIT: NIGPAS Nature is full of c…
Asteroid Impact, Not Volcanic Activity, Killed the Dinosaurs, Study Finds
Around 66 million years ago, an enormous asteroid smashed into the Earth off the coast of what is now Mexico in a catas…
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