A recent study published in Scientific Reports outlined a breakthrough in the chemical conversion of kaolinite, a two-dimensional (2D) material, into a three-dimensional (3D) amorphous structure.

Pale rocks discovered by the Perseverance rover in Jezero Crater reveal surprising clues about Mars' watery past. These formations, rich in kaolinite, suggest a much more turbulent geological history ...

Clay is king for creating ancient fossils. In a new study, researchers confirmed that kaolinite, a mineral found in certain fine-grained rocks around the world, is a key ingredient for preserving some ...

The kaolinite fragments, which range from pebbles to boulders, are the latest small pieces to the larger debate regarding Mars' climate billions of years ago. Initial examinations by the Mars rover's ...

NASA’s Perseverance rover discovered white kaolinite clay rocks on Mars. (Image: NASA) NASA’s Perseverance rover discovered white kaolinite clay rocks on Mars. These light-coloured fragments suggest ...

The first observation of a super-hydrated phase of the clay mineral kaolinite could improve our understanding of processes leading to volcanism and affecting earthquakes. In the lab, scientists ...

That Mars once hosted water is now old news, but have you ever imagined the Red Planet drenched in tropical storms? NASA’s Perseverance rover has discovered light-colored rocks tossed about its ...