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 ...

CINCINNATI (CNN Newsource/WKRC) - Researchers have discovered a secret mineral compound hidden in the foundation of Leonardo Da Vinci's Mona Lisa. A team of scientist from both France and England ...

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 ...