Published inCurated NewslettersRare earths for a greener Earthhow mineral science can unlock the potential of rare earth elementsDec 6, 2020Dec 6, 2020
Published inSTEAM EducationUltrasonic levitation in Earth sciencesAnd a good STEM projectOct 16, 20201Oct 16, 20201
How a mineral gets bigger when squeezedand what it could tell us about planetary geology in our solar systemApr 26, 2020Apr 26, 2020
Looking for life in the deep EarthNearly a mile underground in the Northeast part of England, there are crystals and life, so that’s where I went.Mar 12, 2020Mar 12, 2020
New evidence that a dinosaur take-over 201 million years ago could have been caused by this eventclimate change recorded in mineral formationsDec 14, 2019Dec 14, 2019
Unlocking the Collectionsgetting comfortable with next-level access to museum collectionsJun 17, 20191Jun 17, 20191
Locking away toxic metals into tiny holesToxic and radioactive metals left over from the nuclear fuel cycle are of primary concern to the health of humans and the environment. Why…May 3, 2019May 3, 2019
Published inSTEAM EducationMake Your Own Crystal Growing Kitsadd a bit of interactive educational fun to the classroomFeb 25, 20191Feb 25, 20191
The Venus Fly Trap of the Mineral KingdomCertain crystals have tiny levers inside them that when tripped, will capture and entomb atoms.Nov 7, 2018Nov 7, 2018