I made iron bacteria cement that hardens without fire or water. Chemical reactions created strong, water-insoluble building ...

An international team of scientists led by microbiologists Marc Mussmann and Alexander Loy from the University of Vienna has discovered a new microbial metabolism: so-called MISO bacteria "breathe" ...

Interactions between iron, water, oxygen and ions quickly become complex. MTU scientists developed a more precise method to observe how iron minerals like rust form. One can easily see with the naked ...

The water in numerous Arctic rivers has undergone a mysterious colour transformation, taking on a rusty-orange tinge.

Researchers have unveiled a new catalyst made from renewable plant waste that could significantly accelerate clean hydrogen ...

It’s always fascinating to read about new routes to the sustainable production of iron. Two sustainability stories by Prachi Patel in C&EN make the case for two prospective iron-making advancements ...