Do you know what the most abundant element on Earth really is? You might be surprised to know that the answer depends on ...

There are 17 rare earth elements on the periodic table, but a better name for them would be the "troublesome earths." Here's why. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Modern continental rocks carry chemical signatures from the very start of our planet's history, challenging current theories about plate tectonics. Researchers have made a new discovery that changes ...

Extinct volcanoes are hard to study – we never see them erupt. Using a unique experimental technique, we were able to recreate a certain type of extinct volcano in a lab, learning more about the magma ...