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KU Expands Collection of Core Samples - Why We Should Care

You've heard of an apple core. It's the part most people throw away. Today, we'll hear about a different kind of core - a ...
Lawrence Journal-World

To look for ‘critical minerals’ for renewable energy, Kansas Geological Survey takes a rock sample from thousands of feet underground

Assistant Researcher at the KGS Olivia Jones cuts into the core extracted from a well in Lyon County on July 9, 2024. Below the surface of Lyon County, there are layers of rock and coal from hundreds ...
EurekAlert!

A comparative review of magnesium isotope analysis methods for emerging geological applications: Double-spike vs. standard-sample-bracketing

Mg isotope compositions of some typical geological standard samples measured by the DS method and the SSB method in different laboratories. The sample-standard-bracketing (SSB) method and double-spike ...
CNN

Proposal to mark a new chapter in Earth’s history rejected, scientists say

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Scientists have ...