The rock formations in caves are chemistry fossils — that glow. These rocks are made of calcite, a form of calcium carbonate. Impurities trapped in calcite cause the mineral to fluoresce different ...

The vast expanse of the Nullarbor Plain, on traditional Mirning land, is an enigmatic and captivating landscape.

Spelunking, or cave exploring, is an adventure of a lifetime for those who wish to discover the hidden wonders beneath the earth's surface. While most may think of famous caves in faraway lands, there ...

I’ve always taught my students that our decisions are driven by science, so our direction is dictated by the scientific question. Although many cave microbiologists usually work within half a mile of ...

The discovery, announced on Monday, was made about two weeks ago. The location of the cave is being kept secret. The spelunkers had explored the cave for several hours before happening on the ...