Spreading crushed stone across farm fields could inexpensively pull CO2 from the air while also increasing yields. But it ...

What FACTS ABOUT ROCKS do you know? They are abundant on earth, and yet little is known about them. These facts will increase your knowledge of the rocks.

He and his colleagues measured the spectra of light from 15 samples of basalt, each taken from different environments here on Earth and containing a different mix of minerals. They used a computer ...

Beneath the picturesque scenery of black basalt expanses, green forests, and breathtaking seasonal blooms lies a rare natural treasure—a reservoir of pure mineral water 300 meters deep.

Like a moth in a cocoon, the metamorphosis of Earth's crust from molten goop to solid land is hidden from view, leaving ...

Dissolution Kinetics: The study of the rates at which minerals dissolve in a fluid, which is crucial for understanding how quickly carbonation can occur. Basalt: A type of volcanic rock that is ...