Gold has been one of mankind’s most precious metals for millennia, giving rise to the Legend of El Dorado, the California Gold Rush, and many other tales in pursuit of riches. Chances are volcanoes ...

Scientists accidentally created a new compound called gold hydride, showing how extreme conditions can push familiar ...

Gold is one of the most highly sought after materials on the planet, so inventing a way to turn a much more abundant material, like copper, into the precious metal would be a huge accomplishment.

Deep beneath our feet, far below the crust and mantle, Earth’s metallic heart is not as sealed off as geologists once assumed ...

A new catalyst design could transform how acetaldehyde is made from renewable bioethanol. Researchers found that a carefully ...

Scientists have pioneered a novel approach to develop intelligent healthcare sensors using various gold nanowires. Top Olympic achievers are awarded the gold medal, a symbol revered for wealth and ...

An unassuming grave on the western shore of the Black Sea has pushed the story of gold back to a far earlier chapter than anyone expected. The burial, part of a prehistoric cemetery near the modern ...

Gold standard science (GSS). It's a simple idea: Conduct the best, unbiased scientific research possible. However, as with many simple ideas, GSS has been co-opted by MAHA as yet another tool to ...

The ring likely belonged to a powerful Viking chief. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A large, gold Viking ring crafted from ...

A new term keeps popping up in messages from Trump administration scientific agencies - a pledge to restore “gold-standard science.” Many scientists say the opposite is happening. The administration’s ...