Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Bressan is a geologist who covers curiosities about Earth. A 15-year study led by the Carnegie Institution for Science ...

Dolomite, a calcium-magnesium carbonate, plays a crucial role in the global carbon cycle and sedimentary geology. Despite its widespread occurrence in ancient rocks, modern formation processes have ...

Minerals are the fundamental components of Earth. Microbes occupy the majority of the tree of life. In near surficial environments, minerals and microbes co-exist and interact. The studies of ...