Once dismissed as ugly ducklings, flawed and unusual stones are increasingly being championed by high-end jewelers.

▪ One of the best ways swimmers can avoid sharks is by staying away from anglers, Cahoon said. “Again, sharks are not terribly bright,” he said. “If they’re hungry, they’re going to be less selective ...

Gold is among those metals, as are ruthenium, platinum, and iridium.

Breakthrough discovery reveals gold and precious metals are slowly leaking from Earth's core through Hawaiian volcanoes.