Medicine & TechnologyTyrian purple, a man-made pigment that was highly valued in the Roman era, was found during a 2023 excavation in the city of Carlisle. Continue reading to learn more.
EPFL scientists have unraveled the mystery behind the nanoscale behavior of electrons as they absorb and re-emit light in gold. Continue reading the article to learn more.
Despite arriving late and using faulty equipment, a metal detectorist unearthed what could be England's largest gold nugget, weighing 64.8 grams. Check out more details in this article.
Space telescopes reveal neutron star mergers as cosmic gold forges, marking an exhilarating milestone in astrophysics. Continue reading to learn more details.
The Moon, beyond a mere satellite, holds rare resources vital for future fusion energy and harbors elements crucial for sustainable space exploration. Read the article to learn more.
A novel theory clarifies the movement of gold, platinum, and precious metals to Earth's mantle instead of the core, possibly linked to unusual mantle structures. Read the article to learn more.
A Norwegian amateur detectorist found 6th-century gold jewelry, a historic discovery dubbed Norway's "gold find of the century." Continue reading to learn more.
Ancient Aztecs saw gold as "sun's sweat," a metaphor that intriguingly reflects its true geological origins, despite being a legend. Continue reading to learn more.
Although pure gold is not magnetic, gold alloys that contain metals like iron can show temporary magnetic properties. Continue reading to learn more about the properties of this famous metal.
Winemakers now have new opportunities as a recently developed 'smart surface' effectively eliminates undesirable sulfur aromas from wine. Check it out in this article.
Researchers developed a new cancer drug delivery system that uses gold nanoparticles that specifically target tumors while also reducing the systemic side effects. Read the article to learn more.