A new study has found that some elements of concrete, like quartz, can self-heal when exposed to nuclear radiation over time.

It's been known for some time that radiation impacts the structural integrity of concrete. However, until now the details of this were unknown. Researchers can finally demonstrate what properties of ...

It's been known for some time that radiation impacts the structural integrity of concrete. However, until now the details of ...

Upheaval Dome is a giant rock formation in southeastern Utah with two potential origin stories, although most scientists think it was created by an ancient meteor strike.

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To date, 19 old mining excavations have been identified and mapped by Spark's geological team. These areas are all focused on pegmatite occurrences with evidence for prior exploitation of gemstones ...

Each piece in Unity of the Blue Ridge’s new 40-foot long prayer wall has its own history, embedded within altarlike alcoves or larger mosaics of locally sourced, uniquely shaped stones.

The wonder of Radium, a glowing treasure discovered by Marie Curie, blinded the world to its perils... and it quickly became ...

Earth is home to some truly bizarre and breathtaking landscapes — here are 20 that look straight out of an alien world.

Amethyst . A member of the quartz family, amethysts with intense, rich purple shades have long been considered the most precious of these n ...

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