Modern continental rocks carry chemical signatures from the very start of our planet's history, challenging current theories about plate tectonics.

Photonic crystals are periodic optical structures that can control the flow of light. Multiple reflections from surfaces separated by a distance similar to the wavelength prevent an optical beam ...

School of Petrochemical Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, P. R. China Key Laboratory of Core Technology of High Specific Energy Battery and Key Materials for Petroleum and Chemical ...

University of Houston video—the first of its kind—shows how cholesterol crystals grow inside a tiny fluid device using a mix of alcohol and water. Over 20 minutes, a thin crystal forms as ...

The international team of experts has been working together since 2021 to study the Durupinar Formation, which they believe could be the site of a massive preserved vessel. A team of scientists ...

However, problems arise when drilling fluids are contaminated with cuttings from the drilled formation, which impacts the wellbore ... the influence of kaolin clay as drilling cuttings on ...

Mount Roraima is a flat-topped formation with crystal-clear pools, waterfalls and a unique ecosystem that has been isolated from the surrounding savanna for millions of years.

Achiral liquid crystal pathways enhance efficiency by 20% and stability three-fold, while chiral structures increase efficiency by 56% and stability 50 times, offering promising prospects for ...

With ropes guiding the way, we descend into crystal-filled chambers, discovering stunning formations, shimmering crystal clusters, and even rare, perfectly round crystal "puff balls." This is one ...