So generally, rocks don’t experience natural selection. There is one counterexample I can think of: the “genetic takeover” hypothesis for the origin of life, proposed by Graham Cairns-Smith.

Explore the surreal and unique Man-Pupu-Nior Rocks, famous for their otherworldly shapes and cultural significance. Located in Russia’s Komi Republic, these fascinating rock pillars are a ...

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Although building sandcastles and jumping over the waves of the Great Lakes may be a blast, exploring Michigan's shores for ridiculously cool rocks has become a popular ...

The moon is almost completely covered in dust. Unlike on Earth, this dust is not smoothed by wind and weather, but is sharp-edged and also electrostatically charged. This dust has been studied ...

A research team has for the first time discovered anomalous meter-sized rocks on the lunar surface that are covered in dust and presumably exhibit unique properties -- such as magnetic anomalies.