For decades, humanity has sought answers to one of the most profound questions in science: are we alone in the universe? The ...

NASA's Perseverance rover spotted a possible space rock on the surface of Mars. The meteorite's nickname is 'Phippsaksla.' ...

Right here on Earth are some outstanding examples of meteorite and asteroid impact craters and other visible impact ...

Meteorites - space rocks that survived a fiery plummet through Earth's atmosphere - are the main attraction for an eclectic community of enthusiasts from around the world every February. It offers ...

Roy S. Clarke, Jr., Curator and Curator Emeritus in the National Museum of Natural History, Department of Mineral Sciences, is an authority on meteorites. This accession consists of correspondence; ...

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of minerals and gems at Mineral Expo Paris. Join us from Friday, December 5 to Sunday, December 7, 2025, for what promises to be an exceptional 52nd edition!

Television and internet ads regularly extol the classic beauty of gold jewelry and dazzling shine of cut gemstones. While we're all familiar with the precious gems — diamonds, sapphires, rubies and ...

The artful inspiration behind this necklace is rooted in the Nordic vision of a lightchaser; a twinkling array of CZ diamonds shape an exquisite arch, symbolizing the day's light while the meteorite ...

Abstract: In this paper, a reliable gemstone identification system is shown that combines Random Forest as well as CNNs (Convolutional Neural Networks). With a 70:30 training to testing ratio, a ...