Scientists discovered silica mineral quartz in a primitive meteorite, becoming the first in the world to present direct evidence of silica condensation within the solar protoplanetary disk. They also ...

Quartz countertops are engineered using minerals and resins, unlike natural granite. Granite requires sealing and maintenance, while quartz is easier to maintain. Granite withstands higher heat but ...

The central Appalachian basin in West Virginia and western Maryland has been exploited for oil, natural gas, and coal over many years. Now, a Virginia Tech doctoral student is searching for tiny ...