Jewelers may prize abalone shells for their mother-of-pearl, but scientists have long been equally enchanted by the shell’s strength. Researchers at the University of California, San Diego have used a ...

BOSTON (CBS) - A materials chemist who is discovering the wonders of abalone shells wins Lemelson MIT prize. Dr. Angela Belcher says she's merging organic and inorganic materials in new ways. "If an ...

Sliced top shell abalone on cabbage with lemon and hot sauce. At left is abalone as it appears immediately after being removed from the can. 1 (16-ounce) can top shell, also called abalone-like ...

The earrings are only a couple of inches long, but the masterfully carved salmon look like they’ve leaped from the water to whisper in the wearer’s ear. Their glowing red hues and iridescent ...

Depletion of abalone (paua) stocks in Asia has driven a lucrative export market from New Zealand Abalone are marine snails much sought after for their meat in Asia, and also for their decorative ...

Abalone are marine snails much sought after for their meat in Asia, and also for their decorative shells. Fossil records suggest abalone have changed little over millions of years. But their simple, ...