Research Articles
SAND-E: The Geologist Detective Robot Mapping Earth's Sandy Highways
Discover how the SAND-E project uses robotics, AI, and geology to autonomously map sediment transport pathways and transform our understanding of Earth's dynamic systems.
Nature's Hidden Recipe: How Organic Minerals Are Rewriting Geology
Explore the fascinating world of organic minerals - crystalline compounds that bridge biology and geology, revealing how life leaves permanent signatures in rocks.
The Hidden Poison Beneath the Rift: How Earth's Own Chemistry Pollutes Water in Ethiopia
Exploring how natural geological processes contaminate water with fluoride and other inorganic chemicals in Ethiopia's Main Ethiopian Rift, affecting millions of people.
When Rocks Change: The Story of Phlogopite's Transformation
Explore the fascinating transformation of phlogopite to vermiculite through chemical processes and its implications for soil formation and environmental science.
The Apatite Address: More Than a Mineral, A Planetary Time Capsule
Explore the fascinating world of apatite - the mineral that builds our bones, records Earth's history, and reveals secrets of Martian water.