Tag: Geology
Potential Riches: Mercury’s 14 km-thick Layer of Diamonds
A recent study published in the journal Nature Communications has revealed a fascinating discovery about the planet Mercury. The study suggests that deep below the surface of Mercury, there may be a layer of...
Curiosity Rover Finds Surprise in Martian Rock: NASA Discovery
NASA's Curiosity Mars rover has made a groundbreaking discovery on the Red Planet, finding rocks made of pure sulfur for the first time ever. This surprising finding has left scientists stunned and eager to...
Challenging Mantle Oxidation Theory: 2.5 Billion-Year-Old Rocks Rewrite History
A group of researchers at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History have recently conducted a study on rocks that are believed to be at least 2.5 billion years old. These rocks were collected...
Discoveries of Intriguing Mars Rock by NASA’s Perseverance Rover
NASA's Perseverance rover has made an interesting discovery on Mars. The rover found a unique rock that has hints it may have supported microbial life billions of years ago, but more research is needed...
Uncovering the Shared Origins of Earth and Moon Through Lunar Caves
NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) has recently confirmed the existence of caves beneath the lunar surface using radar technology. These caves are believed to be lava tubes, similar to those found on Earth. The...