of how the precious metal came to be available in disparate forms, and how some gold-ore deposits might have been formed.

Plants do more than photosynthesize - some of them make gold. Scientists in Finland found gold particles inside Norway spruce ...

Gold has always been a hot commodity. But these days, finding a nugget isn’t too tricky: Much of the world’s gold is mined from natural veins of quartz, a glassy mineral that streaks through large ...

Gold raises questions about its distribution on our planet. Estimates vary, but one thing is certain: gold is far more abundant in Earth's core than in the crust. According to data compiled by the U.S ...

Gold should be treated as money and considered in a broader asset allocation strategy. Gold is considered a liquid asset and the closest thing to "money" that's immune to government control. Gold has ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Gold has increased in value over 12% since last year, hitting all-time record highs above $2 ...