Federal authorities want to rebuild domestic production of the metals and metalloids required for modern technologies. Their list of critical minerals keeps growing.

The U.S. Department of the Interior expanded its list of critical minerals Thursday to include new elements, such as copper, ...

The Science Education Center houses thousands of rock and mineral samples in what is known as "The Rock & Mineral Room." The entire collection can be viewed by clicking on each of the virtual drawers ...

The US added copper, silver and uranium to a government list of critical minerals as the Trump administration broadens its ...

The Trump administration on Thursday added 10 minerals to a list it deems essential for the U.S. economy and national ...

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Here's the thinking behind Belva Crater, the 'Bacon Strip' and more. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. NASA's Mars rovers Curiosity ...

Thermal conductivity in rocks and minerals is a fundamental property that governs the transfer of heat through the Earth’s lithosphere. Its measurement is integral to geophysical surveys, geothermal ...