Around 60% of Earth’s crust is composed of feldspar. Fine particles of the material are also found in the atmosphere. Water molecules bond to the mineral’s surface and, in the case of a potassium-rich ...

Scientists have discovered how to turn common minerals into materials that spontaneously remove and store carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. In the lab, the materials pull CO2 from the air thousands ...

Micronutrient deficiency, whereby levels of vitamins and minerals essential for healthy bodily function are far too low, is common in people with type 2 diabetes, finds a pooled data analysis of the ...