"The Rock" diamond dazzles in Geneva
The biggest white diamond ever to be sold at auction, dubbed "The Rock," will go under the hammer in Geneva on Wednesday and could fetch up to $30 million—or more......»»
NASA explains the mission to bring samples of Mars soil, rock and atmosphere back to Earth
NASA's Mars Sample Return Mission aims to bring 30 samples of rock, soil and atmosphere now being collected by the Perseverance rover back to Earth sometime in the early 2030s. The goal is to look for signs of past life and also to find out more abou.....»»
Board game developed by scientists is winning plaudits for inspiring students to consider STEM careers
A team of scientists and a games specialist have designed "Diamond: The Game," a board game developed to give secondary school students a chance to explore a broad range of STEM scientific careers and subjects. This is achieved through firsthand expe.....»»
Brand new Thor: Love and Thunder clip reveals Mjolnir’s new power
We’ve known Mjolnir would be repaired ever since Marvel announced Thor: Love and Thunder nearly three years ago. Just as we’ve known that Jane (Natalie Portman) would return to Thor 4 where she would rock the Mjolnir hammer. But Marvel never expl.....»»
Tortoise and her egg found in new Pompeii excavations
Archaeologists in Pompeii have discovered the remains of a pregnant tortoise that had sought refuge in the ruins of a home destroyed by an earthquake in 62 AD, only to be covered by volcanic ash and rock when Mount Vesuvius erupted 17 years later......»»
Daily deals June 22: 22% off LG Ultragear monitor, $100 off M1 MacBook Air, 50% off Nighthawk routers, more
Wednesday's best deals include discounted 4K Fire TVs, up to 28% off Neewer photography lighting equipment, half off "Pokemon Brilliant Diamond" for the Switch, and much more.Best deals June 22Every day, AppleInsider scours online retailers to find o.....»»
China could bring first Mars samples to Earth before NASA
China is aiming to bring the first rock samples from Mars to Earth in 2031, two years before NASA plans to perform the coveted feat......»»
New hybrid machine learning forecasts lake ecosystem responses to climate change
Throughout the middle of the 20th century, phosphorus inputs from detergents and fertilizers degraded the water quality of Switzerland's Lake Geneva, spurring officials to take action to remediate pollution in the 1970s......»»
Elizabeth Warren Proposes Ban on Health-Related Data Sales
The bill would prohibit companies from “selling or transferring location data and health data”—a sweeping ban that would rock the entire multibillion-dollar data broker industry. The post Elizabeth Warren Pro.....»»
NASA’s Mars rover shares amazing images of rocky landscape
NASA’s Mars rover, Perseverance, has shared some remarkable images of different rock formations at its next exploration site......»»
Astronomers reveal the most detailed map of the asteroid Psyche yet
NASA's Psyche mission to study the asteroid launches later this year. Enlarge / Astronomers at MIT and elsewhere have mapped the composition of asteroid Psyche, revealing a surface of metal, sand, and rock. (credit: NASA) Astr.....»»
How to transfer Pokémon from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl to Pokémon Home
If you want to take your team into future Pokémon titles easily, here's how to transfer Pokémon from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl into Pokémon Home......»»
As the Large Hadron Collider Revs Up, Physicists" Hopes Soar
The particle collider at CERN will soon restart. From a report: In April, scientists at the European Center for Nuclear Research, or CERN, outside Geneva, once again fired up their cosmic gun, the Large Hadron Collider. After a three-year shutdown fo.....»»
Small catchments sustain silicon signatures following storms
The outer skin of our planet—the critical zone—stretches from treetops to the lower limits of groundwater. In this layer, interactions between rock, soil, water, air, and living organisms shape Earth's surface and sustain life. Silicate weatherin.....»»
Mars Rover Peseverance Has Picked up a Hitchhiking Rock
Four months ago, NASA's Mars rover Perseverance picked up a "pet rock," tucked inside its left front wheel, that's been riding along ever since. Space.com reports: So far, its ridden across 5.3 miles (8.5 kilometers) with the Perseverance rover as i.....»»
Perseverance rover picks up a rock friend on Mars
The Mars rover Perseverance has picked up a rock hitchhiker which has been riding in its wheel for the past four months......»»
NASA"s Perseverance Rover Begins Key Search for Life on Mars
Rolling up an ancient river delta in Jezero Crater, the rover starts crucial rock sampling. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Scientists reveal fluid-rock interactions at a shallow subduction zone in the Mariana forearc
A research team led by Prof. Sun Weidong from the Institute of Oceanology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (IOCAS) has revealed the fluid-rock interactions at a shallow subduction zone in the Mariana forearc......»»
Scientists offer solutions to global phosphorus crisis that threatens food and water security
Phosphorus is an essential but often overlooked resource, which is vital for life on Earth and is extracted from phosphate rock for use in crop fertilizers, livestock feeds and food additives. A major new report by scientists warns that global misman.....»»
TikTok users can now rock Memoji-like Avatars in new update
TikTok is bringing Memoji-like Avatars through its latest update as a way for creators to “showcase their individuality.” However, these new Avatars look awfully similar to Apple’s Memoji. The social media giant has announced TikTok Avatars, a.....»»
Perseverance has a pet rock
How do you choose a rock on Mars? Sometimes you don't—it chooses you......»»