On Earth, sulfur is usually found in sulfide minerals, where an atom with a positive charge binds with one or more negatively charged sulfur atoms. Examples include chalcocite (copper sulfide ...

Conceptual illustration of terrestrial hot springs on early Earth (Illustration by Alex Bosoy, Design & Illustration, LLC) ...

One of the biggest scientific mysteries is where life on Earth started.

An international team of scientists recently published a study highlighting the potential role of iron sulfides in the ...

The study contributes to a growing body of evidence suggesting that hot springs may have played a critical role in the ...

An international team of scientists has uncovered a fascinating role for iron sulfides in the creation of life on early Earth ...

Flotation properties of individual copper minerals and associated sulfides from natural ores differ significantly. The mineralogy of the ore mineral impurities in a crystal structure, variation in ...

One of the biggest scientific mysteries is where life on Earth started. Research has often focused on the role of deep-sea ...