Chemical records preserved in Pompeii’s public baths show how polluted well water shaped Roman bathing before aqueducts arrived.

Demand for lithium is surging, as the world transitions to renewable energy and adopts new technologies. Lithium-ion batteries play a central role in this shift, powering everything from cars to ...

Russian scientists have identified a previously unknown and exceptionally rich source of gallium in corundum deposits located in the Southern Urals, marking a significant breakthrough in the study of ...

A Gastonia native is auditioning for American Idol. He will appear on the show at 8 p.m. Feb. 2 on ABC and on Hulu Feb. 3.

It's an unfortunate fact of life that our favorite candies include trace amounts of ingredients that could potentially kill ...

Abstract: The photothermal lens technique has been used to determine optical, thermal, and mechanical properties of liquids [1], [2]. The infrared spectroscopy methods allow probing fundamental ...

Analysts say gold has more room to run, even after the precious metal marked its latest gravity-defying milestone Monday. Spot gold eclipsed $5,100 an ounce for the first time on Monday before pulling ...

Digimarc Corporation (NASDAQ: DMRC), a leading provider of digital identity and authentication solutions, is completing the rollout of its new Leak Detection solution for a global technology company.

Wheaton Precious Metals shares have outperformed gold and silver from one-year to 10-year intervals. That's because it can buy hundreds of thousands of ounces at an 80% discount. This pick offers ...

Plastic-coated fertilizers used on farms are emerging as a major but hidden source of ocean microplastics. A new study found that only a tiny fraction reaches beaches through rivers, while direct ...

Tokyo, Japan – Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have studied how polymer-coated fertilizer (PCF) applied to fields ends up on beaches and in the sea. They studied PCF deposits on beaches ...