The Trovant stones of Romania, found in Costești, are remarkable for their ability to grow, move, and reproduce. Formed millions of years ago, these unique stones expand after rainfall due to a ...

There is no scientific evidence giants have ever existed, though archaeological and modern records show humans with a rare ...

You’ve probably heard of painful kidney stones. Find out where else “stones” can appear in your body, and how to tell. Sudden, intense pain is the hallmark of a kidney stone. See pictures of ...

Monster Stones in Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom are items you can collect on your journey through Hyrule, but at first it's a bit of a mystery as to what they're actually used for. There are quite a few ...

The origin of the standing sarsens at Stonehenge had been impossible to identify until now The origin of the giant sarsen stones at Stonehenge has finally been discovered with the help of a ...

The stones are smooth and flat and are usually made of volcanic rock called basalt. These particular stones are chosen because they retain heat. The stones used for a hot stone massage are placed ...

That's where pizza stones come in: These rectangular or circular slabs of relatively thick stone or metal absorb heat to cook pizza much faster than a pan or sheet tray, mimicking the results of ...

Different trace elements can produce other colors, allowing beryl to form semiprecious stones such as aquamarine. Minerals and gems are classified by their physical properties, including hardness ...

The Rolling Stones began calling themselves the "World's Greatest Rock & Roll Band" in the late Sixties. Few disputed the claim then, and few would dispute it now. The “bad boy” counterparts ...

“This Manchester-led study examined the behaviour of basalt magmas so we can better forecast the impact of future volcanic eruptions,” explained Professor Burton. “For example, Icelandic eruptions are ...

Amarist Studio showcased the sculptural possibilities of the stone in its Aqua Fossil collection, which includes a coffee table with swooping, curved legs. See projects featuring alabaster › Basalt ...

The Stone Age in Britain took place between around 15000BC to 2500BC. The Mesolithic period is known as the middle stone age. Stone Age people cut up their food with sharpened stones and cooked it ...