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Clay minerals call the shots with carbon
October 15, 2019
Clay minerals suspended in seawater binds sedimentary organic carbon to their mineral surfaces. But the quantity of carbon…
Sandia research focuses on ‘switching on’ iron in clay minerals
October 14, 2019
Work identifies chemical mechanism that shows how iron in soils can immobilize arsenic Sandia National Laboratories researchers have…
Clay fights MRSA, other ‘superbugs’ in wounds
August 23, 2018 
The use of mud or wet clay as a topical skin treatment, or poultice, is a common practice…
Clay mineral waters Earth’s mantle from inside
December 4, 2017
The first observation of a super-hydrated phase of the clay mineral kaolinite could improve the understanding of processes…
Scientists discover how blue and green clays kill bacteria
January 9, 2016
Since prehistoric times, humans have used clays for medicinal purposes. Whether through ingestion, mud baths, or as a…
Study finds evidence for more recent clay formation on Mars
December 15, 2015
Recent orbital and rover missions to Mars have turned up ample evidence of clays and other hydrated minerals…
Clay makes better high-temp batteries
November 11, 2015 
A unique combination of materials developed at Rice University, including a clay-based electrolyte, may solve a problem for…
Chimps use clay to detox and as a mineral supplement
July 30, 2015 
The paper led by the University of Oxford describes how the researchers observed wild chimpanzees in the Budongo…
Treating chronic kidney disease using clay minerals
January 6, 2014
Clay has healing powers. This natural product is destined to help treat chronic kidney disease: a well-tolerated agent…
Before cells, biochemicals may have combined in clay
November 12, 2013
Clay – a seemingly infertile blend of minerals – might have been the birthplace of life on Earth.…
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