Mining
Extinct Volcanoes May Be an Untapped Source of Rare Metals
Unexplored iron-rich magma could help power current and future technologies
Miners Unearth a Mummified Woolly Rhino in Siberia, With an Intact Horn and Soft Tissue
The rare discovery will help scientists find out more about the prehistoric animal’s development, diet and living conditions
Largest Diamond Since 1905 Unearthed by Miners in Botswana
Volcanic eruptions long ago brought the 2,492-carat diamond—the latest in a string of stunning discoveries over the last decade—to the surface
Scientists Discover 'Dark Oxygen' on the Ocean Floor Generated—Surprisingly—by Lumps of Metal
Researchers found that electric currents from polymetallic nodules are behind this alchemy—the same minerals that deep-sea miners are targeting
From Cisterns to Temples, These Twelve Underground Worlds Are Open for Exploring
Some of these age-old subterranean spaces have even been transformed into amusement parks, art galleries and restaurants
For 75 Years, Runners Have Raced in Colorado Tethered to Donkeys
Harkening back to mining days, the sport has human-donkey teams navigating challenging mountain courses
Historic Borax Wagon Destroyed in Blaze at Death Valley National Park
Beginning in 1883, 18 mules and two horses hauled wagons full of borax across eastern California
Medieval English Coins Were Made With Melted Byzantine Silver
Researchers have solved the mystery of the silver coin boom that took place around 660 C.E.
Why Scientists Are Calling for the Moon to Be Better Protected From Development
Only a few lunar sites are ideal for certain cutting-edge research—and they’re under threat from mining, satellites and bases, scientists argue
What Happened to the Canary in the Coal Mine? The Story of How the Real-Life Animal Helper Became Just a Metaphor
The humble bird, which was employed until 1986, represents an important part of mining history
French Tourist Finds 7.46-Carat Diamond at Arkansas State Park
Julien Navas plans to have the brown gem split into two pieces so he can give half to his fiancée and half to his daughter
Miners Discover Seven-Foot Mammoth Tusk in North Dakota
After coal mine workers found the 50-pound specimen, paleontologists studied the site and uncovered more than 20 additional bones
The Top Ten Ocean Stories of 2023
Major discoveries, an undersea tragedy and international cooperation were some of the biggest saltwater moments of the year
2,000-Year-Old Child's Shoe Found in Austrian Mine
The leather shoe in "outstanding" condition is comparable to a U.S. children's size 12
Girl Celebrating 7th Birthday Finds 2.95-Carat Diamond
Aspen Brown stumbled upon the pea-sized, golden-brown gem while visiting an Arkansas park
Once a Year, This 19th-Century Michigan Ghost Town Comes to Life
Last month, descendants of copper miners and history enthusiasts alike gathered for the 117th annual Central Mine reunion service
Coal Miners Discover Ancient Roman Boat in Serbia
Measuring nearly 43 feet long, the ship's remains were found near the bustling Roman city of Viminacium
These Mysterious Deep-Sea Creatures Live in a Potential Mining Zone
Scientists documented more than 5,500 animal species at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, but thousands more might remain undiscovered
See the House Engineers Built From Dirty Diapers
Using concrete and mortar made with shredded diapers could address issues like plastic waste and sand shortages, per a new study
Why Indiana Limestone Is One of America's Most Prized Building Materials
From the 19th century to today, a geological trove offers a strong foundation for the nation's cities
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