It sounded like the ultimate lucky break: a heavy, rust‑red rock found in the fabled Maryborough goldfields that surely had to be precious metal. Instead, it became an even bigger story—and a scientific jackpot—for hobby prospector David Hole. Ever wondered how you’d react if your metal detector beeped over something heavy? In 2015 Hole took … Read more
Researchers say slow‑moving under‑ice currents could generate a third of America’s electricity, offering remote communities reliable, diesel‑free power. The race for energy independence may have found an unlikely front‑runner: the Yukon and other Alaskan rivers that never stop flowing, even in deep winter. Scientists testing new underwater turbines believe these hidden currents could supply up … Read more
Aluminum can and iron box hide nearly 600 coins now valued at more than $340,000. Two weekend hikers thought they were just stopping for lunch in the Podkrkonoší Mountains—until a rust‑flecked can and a dented iron box poking out of the soil changed everything. Inside lay jewelry, artifacts, and 598 gold coins dated between 1808 and 1915. Museum … Read more
With gold flirting with $3,300 an ounce, a little‑known stone called jadeite is shattering records, fetching millions for a single necklace and reshaping the precious‑metals pecking order. Jadeite, the rarer cousin of common jade, now tops every list of luxury minerals. Collectors, jewelers, and investors are scrambling for the vibrant green gem, whose price per … Read more
Crisp cherry fizz returns this summer as the soda maker courts nostalgic taste buds and keeps Diet Coke in the spotlight. Diet Cherry Coke, the first flavor spinoff of Diet Coke back in 1986, is headed back to U.S. shelves with retro‑themed cans and zero sugar. The company says the comeback will be “for a limited time,” yet … Read more
North Sea winds could feed a 300‑gigawatt network of turbines and electrolyzers, yielding up to 45,000 tons of green hydrogen a year for homes, factories, and trucks across the continent. Europe has just pulled back the curtain on what officials call the largest clean‑energy reserve ever identified beneath the ocean surface. Centered in the wind‑whipped … Read more
After decades of dependence on traditional silicon-based solar panels, scientists are unveiling a promising alternative that could reshape how we tap into the sun. Are you ready for a new era of greener and more affordable solar power? Tracing the roots of modern solar power leads us back to American inventor Charles Fritts, who created … Read more
On the Ely‑to‑Fernley leg of US Route 50, service stations disappear, phones fall mute, and the Great Basin sky swallows every other sound. If you crave a road so empty it echoes, Nevada has you covered. The 500‑mile middle section of Route 50—dubbed The Loneliest Road in America by Life magazine back in 1986—still challenges motorists to bring … Read more
Ancient bones from horses, sloths and giant armadillos surface beneath the Steinhatchee River, giving scientists a rare window into Ice Age Florida. Divers exploring a quiet bend of the Steinhatchee River have stumbled onto a submerged sinkhole packed with remarkably preserved fossils dating back roughly 500,000 years. The unexpected haul promises to plug one of the … Read more
Beijing confirms a vast Ordos Desert reserve big enough to end its reliance on U.S. uranium, a move that could rattle prices and rewrite nuclear-energy politics. China just pulled an energy ace from its sleeve. The China Geological Survey has verified a 30-million-ton uranium cache in the Ordos Desert of Inner Mongolia—enough raw fuel to … Read more
One ordinary walk on Germany’s Baltic coast ended with a once-in-a-lifetime discovery. The light chunk Britta Krause almost kicked aside turned out to be ancient amber now under intensive study by paleontologists. Last month on Lindhöft Beach, Krause spotted what looked like battered plastic poking through the sand. Curiosity won: she picked it up, noticed … Read more
After countless hours of methodical searching, a determined metal detectorist named Ron Walters struck gold—literally—by discovering a Roman coin dating back to 69 A.D. near the English town of Dudley. His patience and persistence paid off, unveiling a rare artifact that has astonished experts and collectors alike. Ron Walters, 76, spent six years carefully scanning … Read more
Nintendo has just announced that it will open another official store, and the location chosen is Fukuoka. This development comes shortly after the grand opening of its store in San Francisco, delighting fans eager for a place to experience new collectibles and merchandise. The new store will be the fourth in Japan, joining the existing … Read more
Two hikers in the Czech Republic stumbled upon an unexpected treasure worth over $360,000. They made the remarkable find in the Giant Mountains, an area in the northeast of the country. During a casual hike, they spotted an aluminum box sticking out of the path. Inside, they discovered 598 gold coins carefully arranged in eleven … Read more
A renewed geological study indicates that the ancient McDermitt Caldera, straddling Oregon and Nevada, may harbor the largest lithium deposit ever identified in the United States—potentially valued at $1.5 trillion. Experts believe this vast reserve could reshape the nation’s role in the global battery supply chain. The latest evaluations suggest the caldera could contain between … Read more
Chinese authorities announced in late 2024 the discovery of a massive gold reserve that could reshape the global precious metals market. The deposit, reportedly containing 1,000 metric tons of high-grade ore, is estimated at US$83 billion and could eclipse South Africa’s famed South Deep mine. In addition to its extraordinary volume, this find could catapult … Read more
Gold is famously elusive, yet a team of international researchers believes they have finally cracked the code. On December 29, 2024, they unveiled findings that show how molten rock, or magma, can transport gold from the planet’s depths to higher levels. In this groundbreaking announcement, Adam Simon of the University of Michigan worked with experts … Read more
Scientists in Western Australia have identified what may be the largest iron ore deposit ever recorded. This massive find, estimated at 55 billion metric tons, could be worth up to $5.775 trillion at current market prices. Experts from Curtin University tested mineral samples, analyzed isotopes, and discovered that these iron-rich formations date back 1.4 billion … Read more
Archaeologists discover 3,000-year-old mining camp in Egypt’s Sukari Mountains, shedding light on advanced extraction methods and community life. The revelation of a vast gold-mining settlement in the heart of Egypt’s Sukari Mountains has captivated researchers and the public alike. A multi-year initiative called “Reviving the Ancient City of Gold” recently unveiled remnants of a 3,000-year-old … Read more
A groundbreaking finding from scientists at Monash University in Australia suggests that seismic activity may hold the key to understanding how massive concentrations of gold accumulate within quartz veins. Their research, published in Nature Geoscience, provides new insights into a geological process that had puzzled experts for years. In their study, geologists observed that earthquakes … Read more