Imagine leaving your shiny metal bicycle outside in the rain. As water pools on its surfaces, oxygen from the air lingers nearby, and together they begin to quietly attack the metal. The iron in the ...

The shocking discovery of hematite on the Moon was made a few years ago. Hematite forms from the oxidation of iron, a process more commonly known as rusting. This mineral is found widely on Earth, but ...

Corrosion inhibitors protect metal surfaces in lubricated systems, preventing rust and extending the life of machinery and ...

A recent study suggests oxygen leaking from Earth's atmosphere may be behind the presence of hematite, a type of rust, near ...

A new low-cost, “air-breathing” battery has the capacity to store between eight and 24 hours’ worth of energy. The rechargeable and eco-friendly battery uses the chemical energy generated by the ...

Your car hates winter. Not because of the cold, the snow, the traffic or the constant digging and shoveling; that’s why you hate winter. No, your car hates winter because of all that damn road salt ...

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you'd like an expert to answer, send it to ... . Imagine leaving your shiny metal bicycle outside in the rain. As water pools ...