Families will have an opportunity to learn how rivers carve valleys; how groundwater flows beneath our feet; and how Wyoming’s rocks hold the story of water through time.

Scientists cracked a Martian mystery by finding ferric hydroxysulfate. The mineral shows Mars once had heat and water.

October Gem and Mineral Show with artisan markets, cultural festivals, food, and desert day trips for a perfect fall getaway.

For years, scientists staring at Mars through the eyes of orbiting spacecraft noticed something strange: a mysterious signal in the light spectrum that didn’t match any known mineral. That puzzling ...

Mysterious spectral data from Mars reveals a previously unknown mineral, indicating a dynamic past capable of supporting life.

Discover the official state minerals and gemstones for each U.S. state, including their designation year and historical significance. Explore the five most common minerals found across the United ...

In a “ground-breaking” study, researchers have identified a “ vivid blue mineral pigment azurite” on a 13,000-year-old stone in Germany, according to a Sept. 29 news release from Aarhus University.

The interior of the mysterious far side of the moon may be colder than the side constantly facing Earth, suggests a new analysis of rock samples co-led by a UCL (University College London) and Peking ...

The 29th annual Southern Maryland Rock, Mineral and Fossil Show takes place this Saturday, Oct. 4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Old Waldorf School on Crain Highway in Waldorf. Admission is $3 per ...

Located in southern Missouri and northern Arkansas, the Ozarks are a large section of land famous for natural wonders: state parks, lakes, mountains, plateaus, and rivers. What many visitors don't ...