Synthetic quartz may help reduce the carbon footprint of industries that produce things like glass, steel, and cement. In recent experiments, Federal University of Technology, Zurich, engineer ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

A ripper shank faces extreme wear after working through quartz. See the damage caused by the hard material and the repair ...

Does gold hide where tectonic plates collide? In a recent study, scientists reveal how earthquakes shape valuable nuggets. A surprising link between gold and electricity is sparking new geological ...

Sometimes a scientific study comes along that reminds us not all the natural mysteries of this world demand highly specialised knowledge or million-dollar experiments to solve. Instead, they reveal ...