Fossil evidence shows existence of elephants, giraffes, and crocodiles thriving in environments rich in rivers and lakes.

Mineral deposits in limestone caves show that the now arid interior of Saudi Arabia repeatedly experienced increased rainfall ...

The coral-inspired method for CO2 capture yields high-performance materials, surpassing traditional options in strength and ...

Deposits of carbon-trapping minerals such as calcium carbonate and magnesium hydroxide—which have untapped potential as resources for construction, manufacturing, and environmental remediation ...

Scientists have discovered an innovative way to repair lunar bricks using bacteria, a breakthrough that could strengthen ...

In the cave, the water evaporates and leaves behind calcium carbonate on the roof of the cavern. Over time, this builds up to create the long, thin deposits that look like icicles hanging from the ...

At that time, carbonate deposits formed in the ancient oceans ... The tubes were not empty but filled with a fine powder of clean calcium carbonate. It is assumed that microorganisms may have ...