August 18, 2022 Researchers figure out how to improve Li-ion batteries’ lifespan Korean scientists developed a method to strengthen lithium-ion batteries’ anodes, making them more resilient to volume changes.
August 17, 2022 ‘Right material’ to efficiently remove mercury from water shows promising results Researchers at Drexel University have found the right material to efficiently catch mercury —even at low levels— and clean up contaminated bodies of water.
August 16, 2022 British Columbia minerals could be key to reaching climate goals The world must rapidly build clean energy infrastructure to confront climate change. That means mining.
August 15, 2022 Not just for toothpaste — how fluoride enhances solar cells’ performance Tandem solar cells that combine perovskite and silicon-based subcells are expected to better convert sunlight than their conventional single-junction silicon analogs.
August 14, 2022 Australia-based think-tank aims to broker enterprise relationships between miners, Aboriginals The Ian Kowalick Aboriginal Enterprise Institute aims to broker enterprise relationships and facilitate capacity building to assist remote communities.
August 12, 2022 Scientists figure out how to produce extraterrestrial cement Researchers at the University of Delaware are exploring ways to use materials from the moon or Mars as the basis for extraterrestrial cement, which would be used for buildings, housing,…
August 11, 2022 Indigenous Resource Network launches ownership campaign INR campaigns to provide loans to encourage Indigenous participation in resource projects.
August 10, 2022 Tiny pure-gold pin is ‘pulsing heart’ of European space mission A minuscule gold pin is one of the few materials able to withstand the highly-erosive individual oxygen atoms prevailing at the top of the atmosphere.
August 9, 2022 Copper nanowire spray effectively destroys covid-19 virus A new spray that contains copper nanowires or copper-zinc nanowires can kill the virus in just 20 minutes.
August 7, 2022 Scientists figure out how to produce metallic iron on Mars The process involves combining processed air, dirt and sunlight on Mars to create metallic iron.
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