No one wants to see rust on something they use to cut their food with—especially not on expensive kitchen knives. If you've spotted rust on your kitchen knives and are confused about where it's coming ...

A new investigation into rust on the Moon implicates Earth as the culprit. Oxygen leaking out of Earth is likely responsible for the transformation of iron to hematite (Fe 2 O 3) at the lunar poles.

AS the weather starts treating us Brits better, we start getting our garden furniture out again to enjoy some hot days out in the sun. But it you’ve kept your furniture outside for a long time, you ...

A newly published study notes that the moon is "rusting," leaving experts perplexed by the discovery. The research, published in Science Advances, notes that the rust may be a result of water ...

Imagine leaving your shiny metal bicycle outside in the rain. As water pools on its surfaces, oxygen from the air lingers nearby, and together they begin to quietly attack the metal. The iron in the ...

Scientists have discovered that the Moon is rusting due to oxygen particles originating from Earth. These particles travel through space and interact with iron-rich minerals on the lunar surface, ...

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Experts explain why rusting occurs, how to avoid it, and how to remove it. No one wants to see rust on something they use to cut their food with—especially not on expensive kitchen knives. If you've ...