The slab, measuring 24.1 by 20.1 centimeters, is made from locally sourced vesicular basalt, matching the geological composition of rocks in the area. The slab contains 60 characters carved on its ...

Spreading crushed stone across farm fields could inexpensively pull CO2 from the air while also increasing yields. But it ...

In Northern Ireland, we have a diverse range of rock forms. Basalt rock comprises most of County Antrim’s geological map, while sandstone and slate comprise most of Down and some of Armagh.