For decades, astrophysicists have sought to determine where and under what conditions the heaviest elements in the universe are born — from gold and platinum to uranium. Until recently, the prevailing theory emphasized neutron star mergers — so-called kilonovae — Continue reading
Gold has always occupied a unique place in human history, symbolizing power, wealth, and resilience across civilizations. In the twenty-first century, against a backdrop of record-high prices and global uncertainty, the metal is being redefined. Instead of being extracted from Continue reading
For centuries, gold has symbolized power, wealth, and incorruptibility. It has been sought after, hoarded, revered. Today, its purpose is undergoing a profound transformation. Scientific research has moved gold from vaults to laboratories, where it is acquiring a new mission: Continue reading
According to the World Health Organization, more than 200 million people worldwide suffer from degenerative retinal diseases, including macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa. These conditions irreversibly damage photoreceptors — the cells responsible for capturing light — and lead to progressive Continue reading
In the heart of the Sahara, where the sand yields to wind-sculpted stone and the horizon remains mute like an ancient vault, lies one of the least understood geological enigmas of our time — the gold of Chad. Rarely mentioned Continue reading
As global gold prices hover near record highs, an increasing number of central banks are rethinking how and where they acquire the metal. Instead of sourcing gold through traditional international channels, many are turning inward—purchasing directly from domestic artisanal and Continue reading
Gold is neither a mere metal nor a commodity. It is an idea embodied in matter. It is the silence of the earth turned into light. From the moment humans first drew that yellow glint from the soil, they never Continue reading
The origin of heavy elements such as gold has long remained one of the most captivating and unresolved questions in modern astrophysics. For decades, the prevailing view held that such elements are created exclusively during collisions between neutron stars—extraordinarily rare Continue reading
Argentina, with its sweeping pampas, vineyards, and legacy of tango, is experiencing a quieter revolution beneath its patagonian peaks. Gold—a metal long overshadowed by the nation’s agricultural and energy exports—is emerging as a strategic linchpin of its economic future. From Continue reading
Indonesia, a sprawling archipelago of over 17,000 islands, holds a unique position in the global gold mining landscape. With vast mineral reserves and a spectrum of extraction practices—from advanced industrial operations to informal artisanal mining—the country stands at the intersection Continue reading