Potassium is an essential element for plant growth. However, soils generally have low amounts of potassium readily available to plants. Luckily, soils contain potassium in soil minerals, and there ...

Dirt, or soil, is a complex mixture of various components that provide a foundation for plant growth and support ecosystems. It consists of soil particles, minerals, organic matter, water, air ...

At SculptureCenter in Queens, Luana Vitra’s show “Amulets” draws you in with its beauty. Then it drives home the tragic ...

Scientists at ETH Zurich have developed a new type of living material that can pull carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the air using ...

Mineral mining experts spoke at the Society of Environmental Journalism conference in Tempe on April 25 to share insights on U.S. mineral mining.

Chinese made first use of diamond The axes were fashioned from the second-hardest mineral known to science. Stone age craftsmen in China were polishing objects using diamond 2,000 years before anyone ...

Glass is made by melting sand and other minerals together at very high temperatures. It is normally transparent and can be made into different shapes. Thick glass can be strong, ...

The project focuses on the things we have made, from flint to mobile phone. BBC - A History of the World - Object : The Rashleigh Mineral Collection British Broadcasting Corporation Home ...

What's alkaline water, and why is it raved about in the health industry? We explain if it’s safe to drink, what the research says about alleged benefits and more.