A common iron mineral hiding in soil turns out to be far better at trapping carbon than scientists realized. Its surface isn’t uniform — it’s a nanoscale patchwork of positive and negative charges ...

Many industrial processes emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that are hazardous to human health. In a new study, scientists tailor the catalytic activity of hydroxyapatite, a mineral contained in ...

Whole foods may offer more health benefits and better absorption than supplements, but supplements may have greater benefits ...

Scientists studying sulfate-rich terrains on Mars believe they may have identified a previously unknown mineral hidden in layered deposits near the planet’s vast canyon system. By combining spacecraft ...

One of the most prominent evils of rapid industrialization has been the emission of toxic pollutants into the surrounding biosphere, with often disastrous consequences for human beings. Several ...