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BASALT ROCKS
In 1971, Apollo 15 astronauts found a white rock later identified as part of the Moon's ancient crust; the "Genesis rock" was estimated to be around four billion years old- Thousands of coins removed from the Giant’s Causeway to protect basalt pillars; 10,000 coins wedged by tourists over the years extracted
- In 2017, USGS and MIT researchers dated a magma pulse to 251.9 million years ago. 9 years later, it links to Earth's worst extinction
- Railway tracks are neither concrete nor asphalt; why are stones packed between the ties?Railway track ballast consists of sharp, angular crushed stones which lock together. These stones spread immense weight and drain water eff...18 Jul, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
- A 780,000-year-old tool secret is changing what we know about early humansA remarkable discovery is changing the story of human evolution. Scientists have found that early humans living 780,000 years ago carefully...25 Jun, 2026, 09.12 PM IST
- Carbon-free, calcium-rich basalt may help reduce emissions from cement industry by 80 pc: StudyA groundbreaking study suggests a revolutionary shift in cement production could slash carbon emissions by over 80%. Researchers propose us...15 May, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
- NASA’s ‘Zebra Rock’ on Mars Is Turning Heads — Here’s Why Scientists Are So IntriguedMars's red landscape surprised scientists with a black-and-white striped rock. Dubbed 'zebra rock', it stands out in Jezero Crater. The str...22 Feb, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
- Iceland’s Reynisfjara beach collapses as winter erosion wipes out black sandIceland's Reynisfjara Beach has undergone rapid erosion due to persistent strong easterly winds throughout winter. A significant section be...13 Feb, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
- Polish major among 6 firms in fray for Deocha Pachami coal mining contract: WBPDCLWBPDCL is nearing the finalisation of an MDO for underground mining at the Deocha Pachami coal block, attracting interest from six companie...13 Jul, 2025, 05.34 PM IST
- Could a giant nuclear bomb save the climate? One engineer thinks so, sparks viral debateAndy Haverly, a 25-year-old software engineer with no formal climate science training, has proposed detonating the world’s most powerful nu...12 Jun, 2025, 05.36 PM IST
- Bengal govt explores coal gasification in Deocha-Pachami block, open-cast mining to begin in FebWest Bengal is exploring underground coal gasification in the Deocha-Pachami block. Traditional mining will be used for 70 per cent of the ...27 Jan, 2025, 01.03 PM IST
- Authorities asked to complete all processes to start mining in West Bengal coal block in 3 months: OfficialWest Bengal authorities have been directed to complete processes and start mining at the Deucha-Pachami coal block within three months. Ove...03 Jan, 2025, 08.11 PM IST
- Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanismChina's Chang'e-6 mission brought back the first-ever samples from the moon's far side, revealing volcanic activity lasting at least 1.4 bi...15 Nov, 2024, 08.55 PM IST
- Meteorites from Mars help scientists understand the red planet's interiorOf the over 74,000 known meteorites on Earth, only around 385 originate from Mars. Scientists can determine that these meteorites come from...13 Jul, 2024, 02.12 PM IST
- How hot lava can be?The temperature of lava varies from 1,300 degrees Fahrenheit to 2,200 degrees Fahrenheit, depending on the nature of the rocks.14 Jun, 2023, 01.26 AM IST
- China's Chang'e 5 lunar probe finds first on-site evidence of water on moon's surfaceThe study published on Saturday in the peer-reviewed journal Science Advances revealed that the lunar soil at the landing site contains les...10 Jan, 2022, 10.58 AM IST
- Clay on Red Planet due to Martian crust, not water: StudyWashington, Dec 7 (IANS) Clay minerals on Mars could have formed during the creation of the Martian crust itself, long before any water flo...07 Dec, 2017, 03.32 PM IST
- Chinese rover discovers new type of Moon rockChinese lunar rover Yutu has discovered new volcanic rocks on Moon unlike those returned by Apollo and Luna missions, offering tantalising ...23 Dec, 2015, 01.28 PM IST
- Water on Earth came from meteorites: Study"These primitive meteorites resemble the bulk solar system composition," said WHOI geologist and coauthor Sune Nielsen.31 Oct, 2014, 01.46 PM IST
- NMDC, Coal India plan JV to form No. 2 mining firmPublic sector mining firms NMDC and Coal India are forming a joint venture with West Bengal Mineral Development and Trading Company to acqu...30 Aug, 2010, 03.33 AM IST
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