Rocks

A man from Silverthorne died after a half-ton boulder and rocks fell on him while he was walking on a trail in Chaffee County. The incident occurred on Tuesday.

A first date turned into a rescue mission in the Nevada desert after a woman threw rocks at her date. The incident required intervention to ensure safety.

Researchers have developed an energy-efficient process to extract lithium from rocks, which regenerates starting chemicals and produces sellable byproducts. Current lithium extraction relies heavily on brines in South America, but this new method could offer a more economically viable alternative.

Storing carbon dioxide in rocks while producing hydrogen from them could provide a climate benefit, with potential for geothermal power generation. Multiple groups are working to develop this approach.

Teens lured a loner to a beach and beat him to death with rocks after he allegedly flirted with a schoolgirl, resulting in their imprisonment. The violent act occurred following accusations of inappropriate behavior toward a minor.