Over a period of three months to three years, compounds like calcium, uric acid and bits of organic matter coalesce into the crystallized structure we know as the kidney stone. This formation process, ...

Mountain building, also known as orogenesis, is a geological process that involves the formation and uplift of large, elevated landforms, known as mountains. The term "orogenesis" comes from Greek ...

Using advanced computational models, researchers explain how the North China Craton, an ancient and stable geological structure, is falling apart BEIJING, Nov. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cratons are ...

New research led by Macquarie University earth scientist Dr. Chunfei Chen sheds new light on geological processes from up to three billion years ago and marks a significant shift in the scientific ...

Deep beneath California, a dramatic geological process is underway—one that could reshape the state’s landscape over millions of years. Scientists have discovered that parts of the Sierra Nevada ...