Gem hunters have always been natural geologists, seeking the mother lode long before researchers explained how gems and minerals form. Now, scientists want to officially link precious gems to their ...

The goodwill and generosity of our public school families and sites is sometimes nothing short of remarkable. For example, consider the Ruby Bridges Elementary School science camp. Every year, the ...

After its discovery in the form of remains two years ago, researchers have finally found ruby seadragons off the coast of Australia. Michelle Starr is CNET's science editor, and she hopes to get you ...

Australian researchers have observed two specimens of a rare sea dragon that's never before been seen alive. Sea dragons aren't very common, found in the waters off the coast of southern Australia.