The underground discharge of water and minerals to oceans is now known to be much more significant. This considerably reduces the weightage given to the contribution of rivers and streams to oceanic content

The discovery of mineral deposits on the sea bed off the Andamans could signal a treasure hunt for precious metals

Geological studies conducted in northern Chile reveal that the enrichment of metal ores through the weathering of rocks, is a process mediated by bacteria

A large proportion of China's population is physically and mentally impaired. This condition could be remedied with a simple solution. According to health ministry estimates, more than 10

Shimmering diamonds are not just earthly in origin. They can also be interstellar and meteoritic. From the depths of the earth to the expanses of the sky, it seems that, diamonds are not only forever but also all pervasive

Innovations in synthetic diamond making add some glitter to life

Researchers believe that the minerals present in the sand on the Kerala coast are responsible for a rare heart disease

The Chinese government is determined to dig deeper to extract more oil, gas, copper and other key minerals to keep up its present pace of development, says Xinhua, the official news agency. The