International Rock Day celebrates rocks shaping Earth and modern medicine, from building civilizations to enabling advanced ...

Rocks may seem like ordinary objects beneath our feet, but they hold extraordinary stories about the Earth and play a vital ...

An interdisciplinary team from Florida State University's Department of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science has uncovered ...

MARQUETTE — The late Northern Michigan University geography professor Dr. John Anderton described Presque Isle as the “Jewel in the Crown” of Marquette. The 323-acre park holds a special place in the ...

This alternative to mulch and gravel offers an eco-friendly way of preventing weeds in landscaping. Plus, it won't break down ...

When it comes to the geology of Mars, scientists think they understand what's going on, that's why the presence of this ...

Scientists have uncovered a previously unknown Martian rock containing a mineral never before found on the Red Planet.

This is the first evidence that the mineral garnet may have been formed within the crust of Mars itself, heralding clues to the planet’s complex history.

Cracking open a meteorite that landed on Earth from Mars has yielded an unexpected treasure. Hidden inside a fragment of rock, scientists found a few grains of garnet – a mineral that has never before ...

From hidden gems to well-known spots, these are the most treasured views in Arizona. Here’s how to see them and what you can't miss.

Discover how rocks, minerals & the rock cycle change your world. Join the Science Trek team to explore rocks and minerals! Discover how the Earth formed, the three types of rocks, the rock cycle, and ...