The particle accelerator inside the carbon-dating lab of France's Atomic Energy Commission outside Paris
A scientist extracts graphite from carbon dioxide samples inside the lab
Carbon dating revealed that Notre-Dame's huge iron staples were older than had been thought
It is crucial to avoid contaminating the samples
From unmasking art forgery to uncovering the secrets of the Notre-Dame cathedral, an imposing machine outside Paris can turn back the clock to…
The rare earths sector is dominated by China, though several countries have significant reserves
An Australian firm's production of a heavy rare earth, a first outside of China, is a "major milestone" in diversifying a critical supply chai…
Ukraine has huge mineral resources and some coal mines are still operating despite Russia's invasion but huge investment will be needed to rea…
Ukraine: reserves of critical raw materials
Ukraine's soils hold some five percent of the world's mineral resources, which is what US President Donald Trump is anxious to secure, but not…