Research team (IMAGE) Trinity College Dublin Caption Lead author of the study Melanie Maddin (right) and principal investigator of the group Prof. Juan Diego Rodriguez-Blanco (left) showing an image of a complex texture formed during the synthesis of rare earth carbonate rocks. Credit Juan Diego Rodriguez-Blanco Usage Restrictions None License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.