Petrology is the study of the macroscopic and microscopic mineralogical and chemical composition of rocks. In addition to assessing sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks that are accessible ...

In a new study, scientists at Umeå University have found a way to break open the protective walls of pollen grains—one of the hardest biomaterials in the world—without damaging the inside ...

Mark Kimsey, Intermountain Forestry Cooperative, explains the influence of rock type on conifer species’ nutrition and ...

Igneous intrusions are a type of rock feature. They form when molten rock cools below the surface of the Earth. Join Isla and Connor as they explore igneous rock landscape features at Traprain Law ...

Telluride is a Cubist’s rendering of mountains. Overlapping triangles rim the horizon; the valley floor meets the box canyon ...

Explorit is excited for our upcoming Summer Science Camps! Our hands-on camps are engaging and fun for students entering ...

In recent years, the gemstone market has experienced a surge of excitement and confusion with the rise of commercially ...

Nature is an open book, rich with stories waiting to be uncovered. There are intricate connections between land, life, and ...