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Some minerals in rocks and organic matter (e.g., wood, bones, and shells) can contain radioactive isotopes. The abundances of parent and daughter isotopes in a sample can be measured and used to ...

These rocks — with their bands of different colors — were deposited before the Himalayas formed. The colorful bands are the result of iron and other trace minerals in the stone. Each band has ...

For hikers who love exploring the photogenic orange canyons out West, this unusual slot canyon in Nevada is a great stop for ...

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