Deep Sea Mining: Navigating a Controversial Pursuit of Resources with Scientists Urging Prudence in This Uncharted Industry

Medicine & Technology Nov 29, 2023

Global demand for critical minerals like lithium, cobalt, and graphite, crucial for low-carbon technologies, prompts interest in deep sea mining. But is it a good alternative? Read the article to learn more.

Giant Sinkhole Discovered in Chile: Is This Caused by Humans Through Mining or Natural Occurrence?

Aug 03, 2022

Chile authorities are investigating if the giant sinkhole found in Chile is a natural formation or a result of mining done in the area. Read to know more.

Spooky 'Blood Lake' Hidden in the Sandy Hills of South Dakota Found Via Google Maps

Apr 02, 2022

A Google Maps user was shocked upon seeing the mysterious blood lake in the Black Hills National Forest in South Dakota. Read the article to know how this lake has turned red.

Metal-Eating Bacteria Potential Solution to Keep Mining Clean in Chile

Oct 11, 2021

Chile's biotechnology experts are developing a mine-cleaning approach through the help of metal-eating bacteria known as Leptospirillum.

Robots to Perform Mining Works on the Moon Being Developed So Astronauts Can Focus on More Crucial Space Mission

Sep 10, 2021

A team of researchers is currently developing robots that will carry out the mining jobs for the astronauts to have more time to concentrate on more critical missions in space.

Gold Mysteriously Concentrates Around Arsenic, and Scientists Finally Understand Why

Jul 06, 2021

One of the persisting mysteries surrounding the valuable metal is why is it always found around arsenic, as the case with most gold deposits - and a new study could finally explain why.

Bacteria Could Help Synthesize Safe, Stable Copper, Study Shows

Apr 26, 2021

A new method of harvesting copper might be more efficient and safer than existing methods.

Scientists Propose New Method for Finding Rare Earth Deposits

Mar 15, 2021

A team of geologists and materials scientists from the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg in Erlangen, Germany, has found a new way of finding previously untapped rare earth deposits.

Extraordinarily Accurate Calendar of The Maya Civilization

Dec 22, 2020

The ancient Maya civilization has created an extraordinarily accurate calendar thousands of years ago. Find out here how this ancient civilization was able to track time and create their own calendar.

How Do Your Phones and Laptops Contribute to the World's Invisible Waste?

Dec 22, 2020

Electronic waste hides away the bulk of the world's waste in its difficult-to-trace processes of resource extraction, manufacturing, transportation, and electricity production.

Metal Pollution From Mining Are Weakening Scallops and Damaging Marine Ecosystem

Nov 06, 2020

Metal pollution in British waters threatens the survival of marine bivalves like scallops, mussels, and oysters while also damaging the marine ecosystem.

Argyle Diamond Mine Sells the Last of Their Rare Pink Diamonds

Nov 02, 2020

Pink diamonds rank third in rarity after blue and red diamonds. Argyle, who has supplied more than 90% of the world's pink diamonds, announced their closure this month.

High Concentration of Mercury in Marine Fog Directly Affects Mountain Lions

Nov 27, 2019

This is alarming because it can have dangerous effects on terrestrial mammals like mountain lions in terms of reproduction success and survival.

Asteroid Mining: Beneficial Or Dangerous?

Aug 06, 2019

Scientists are looking into the possibility of mining asteroids for their rare minerals, but it could be derailing them straight to Earth.

Giant Golden Asteroid Prompts Intergalactic Mining Race Discussion

Jul 03, 2019

The massive quantities of gold, iron and nickel contained in this asteroid are mind-blowing.