Voluminous clouds of cosmic dust permeate our galaxy, but only recently has software allowed detailed observations of the ...

Though it has some of the world's most significant reserves, Latin America has not emerged as a key player in the rare earth ...

Given the increasing importance of rare earths, countries with large reserves are gaining significant economic and political influence.

Flat, two-dimensional maps can look different because the world is actually curved. This means map-makers need to make compromises when drawing maps. These different map representations are called ...

Thorium, an abundant and safer alternative to uranium, could soon become a vital resource in the quest to meet energy needs.