Mines
Missing radioactive capsule could give a human cancer
The capsule, which went missing at some point on a 870-mile drive across Australia, contains caesium-137, a radioactive isotope.
Soledar shelled 106 times in "fierce" battle over Bakhmut mines: Ukraine
Increased fighting follows Russian calls for a temporary ceasefire last week for Orthodox Christmas festivities.
Stunning photographs explore deep inside iron ore mine closed 57 years ago
Ted Moravec told Newsweek how his images "hint at so many untold stories. The people who worked there. The marvels of engineering."
Couple finds huge "one in 15 million" diamond in park with volcanic pipe
Jessica and Seth Erickson were celebrating their anniversary when they stumbled upon the diamond, which could be worth around $25k.
Lithium "white gold rush" in Nevada could desecrate native land
Lithium mining is incredibly destructive to the land and can result in soil erosion, sinkhole formation, and contamination of groundwater and surface water.
Deep-Sea Mining: Is It Worth the Cost?
The mining involves collecting minerals from the ocean floor for use in battery manufacture, and it can affect deep-sea communities.
Russia Likely Using 'Indiscriminate' Mines That Kids Mistake for Toys: U.K.
Russia previously used these anti-personnel mines in Afghanistan which allegedly maimed a "high number" of children, according to the U.K.
Ukraine Destroys Russian Mine-Clearing Vehicle, Says Dozen Taken Out in War
While the Soviet-era armored vehicle was designed to clear mines, Russia has used it to launch missiles against targets in Ukraine.
Swimmers Blown Up by Mine in Black Sea Near Resort: Official
In an online post, Mykolaiv Oblast Governor Vitaliy Kim wrote that two people "blew themselves up on a mine in Koblevo while swimming near the barricade."
Russian Engineers Demine Bombed Out Azovstal Plant in Mariupol
Russian combat engineers demined the bombed-out Azovstal plant in Mariupol after Russian troops stormed and destroyed large parts of it on April 19.
Some States Could See Funding to Clean Up Water Contaminated from Runoff
"It's really hard to convince people to stay in a community where they don't think they'll have access to clean drinking water," Elizabeth Klein said.
Man Explores Abandoned 1878 Mine Shaft Filled With Dynamite
The resident of the host town, Brent Underwood, found sticks of dynamite after exploring a collapsed mine shaft dating back to 1878.
16 Killed in Collapse of Illegal Congo Gold Mine
An illegally-run gold mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo has collapsed, killing at least 16, according to government minister Steve Mbikayi.
John Bolton Says Iran 'Almost Certainly' Bombed Oil Tankers Off UAE
The president's national security adviser also suggested Iran is still seeking a nuclear arsenal despite its adherence to the 2015 nuclear deal.
Heat Wave Reveals Live World War II Explosives
Around 5,500 unexploded munitions are discovered in Germany each year.
Apple Faces Child Labor Scrutiny With Mine Deal
Human rights campaigners tell Newsweek a new mining deal could present Apple with serious ethical challenges.
Did Solomon and David's United Monarchy Really Exist?
Are the copper mines of Timna the key to proving the United Monarchy of David and Solomon really existed?
Clinton Calls Russian Uranium Reports 'Baloney'
In 2010, Clinton oversaw the takeover of 20 percent of the U.S.'s uranium mines by Russia.
Freedom From Choice: How Big Data Manipulates Voters
Political operatives used fake news, Big Data and Facebook to suppress the vote and rile up racists in 2016. It's going to be even uglier next time around.
Designer Yves Béhar Mines 'Big Ideas' for Social Change
Swiss-born designer remains a bridge between international companies and the technologies emerging from Silicon Valley.
Does Gender Choice Threaten Women-Only Scholarships?
If male students identify as women, can they apply for scholarships intended for women?
Inside India's Deadly Ghost Mines
In the depths of India's illegal mica mines, where children as young as five work alongside adults, lurks a dark, hidden secret.
Mozambique Declares Itself Mine-Free
Tens of thousands of mines were left in Mozambique following the country's civil war.