Peacock Rocks: Iridescent Bornite and Chalcopyrite
Peacock Rock, also known as Peacock Ore , is a stunning mineral prized for its vibrant, iridescent colors that resemble a pe…
September 2020
Rainbow Obsidian: Iridescent Obsidian
Rainbow obsidian is a variety of natural volcanic glass known for its iridescent sheen, which displays a spectrum of colo…
The California Coast is Disappearing Under the Rising Sea
A majority of the world population lives on low lying lands near the sea, some of which are predicted to submerge by the e…
World's Oldest Sperm From 100 Million Years Ago Found Fossilised in Amber
An ostracod trapped in the amber (Image: PA) Scientists have discovered what they believe to be the oldest fossilised anima…
Extinct Cave Bear Found Whole After Being Frozen for 30,000 Years on Siberian Island
Extinct Cave Bear Found Whole After Being Frozen for 30,000 Years on Siberian Island The now extinct type of cave bear was f…
Five Rare Blue Diamonds Discovered at Cullinan Mine
Five Rare Blue Diamonds Discovered at Cullinan Mine. The five blue diamonds recovered at Cullinan, all in the space of one w…
Dendritic Crystal and Minerals
Dendrite minerals are natural tree-like or moss-like formations found on or in rocks and minerals. These fascinating pattern…
Discovery of Metamorphic Rock Microdiamonds Has Geologists Questioning Japan’s History
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Japan researchers have discovered microdiamonds in the Nishisonogi metamorphic rock formatio…
Quantum Simulation of Quantum Crystals
The chemical element bismuth as a synthetic made crystal. The surface is an iridescent very thin layer of oxidation. Cred…
Scorodite Crystals
Blue Scorodite Crystals. Photo credit: Mintreasure.com Scorodite is a common hydrated iron arsenate mineral, with the chemi…
Massive Yellowstone Geyser Sat Dormant for 6 Years. It Just Exploded
Yellowstone's Giantess Geyser erupts for first time in six years In these troubled times there comes a point wher…
