Tag: iron
Glaciers Enhance the Biosphere — By Design
Glacial meltwater performs unexpected and surprising roles that benefit life on earth.
Does Gold Have a Purpose? Science Hints at Answers
A gold rush makes sense. But a copper rush? Not so much. And yet, perhaps there is more to gold than aesthetics.
The Role of Lignin for Fire, Explained
Without lignin, there would be no woody plants, no wood, no coal, no charcoal, no fire, no pottery, and certainly no iron or metallurgy.
In Praise of Copper, a Gift from Nature
If the conductivity of copper were ten times less, wires would have to be ten times the cross-sectional area to provide the same conductivity.
Combustion Is Anything but Ordinary
The combustion of wood or coal may seem so familiar as to be unworthy of any comment.