As talk of missions to the moon, Mars and beyond gain traction once more, many have started to take the possibility of mining on the moon more seriously. But there are a number of reasons...

Gareth Dorrian · The Conversation 31 May 2019

Electronics

This sensor uses a newly-discovered protein to hunt for rare-earth metals

The new protein-based sensor is significantly easier to use in situations where mass spectrometry is not an available option.

Gail McCormick · Futurity 03 May 2019

Climate Change

Flying cars could cut emissions, replace planes, and free up roads – but not soon enough

According to a new study, flying cars could eventually be greener than even electric road cars, but gaps in technology and practical uncertainties mean that they may not arrive in time to...

Hugh Hunt · The Conversation 23 Apr 2019

Agriculture, Food and Beverage

From the bronze age to food cans, here's how tin changed humanity

It might not be one of the first metals which comes to mind when you think about importance or value. But tin made the transition into the bronze age possible, and more recently brought u...

Michael Cortie · The Conversation 03 Apr 2019

Mining and Metals

Seven trends shaping the future of the mining and metals industry

The mining and metals industry is recovering from one of its most difficult periods in decades - and it now has to contend with a rapidly changing world. Here are seven factors that will ...

Nicolas Maennling and Perrine Toledano 20 Mar 2019

Electronics

We generate 125,000 jumbo jets worth of e-waste every year. Here’s how we can tackle the problem

The advantages of living in a connected world are many and varied. But too much of that relies on a culture of constantly upgrading gadgets. Where those unwanted devices end up, and how t...

Sean Fleming 24 Jan 2019

Chemical and Materials Industry

The periodic table is 150 years old – but it could have looked very different

The periodic table as we know it has not always been so straight forward. Over the years it has seen some creative (and confusing) adaptations.

Mark Lorch · The Conversation 09 Jan 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

Chart of the day: These countries have the largest carbon footprints

This chart highlights the enormous variations between the major world economies in CO₂ emissions per capita.

Henry Bewicke 02 Jan 2019

Mining and Metals

Bitcoin mining uses as much energy as mining for gold, according to new research

A new study from Nature looks at the energy required to digitally mine Bitcoin compared to physically mining rare elements.

Reuben Jackson · Big Think 16 Nov 2018

China

China to cut import tariffs on metals and textile products

China will cut import tariffs on textile products and metals, including steel products, to 8.4 percent from 11.5 percent, effective Nov. 1, the finance ministry said on Sunday.

Kevin Yao · Reuters 01 Oct 2018

Global Governance

How can we understand censorship in the 21st Century?

Freedom of expression is constantly changing what censorship means.

Peter D. McDonald · The Conversation 24 Sep 2018

Education, Gender and Work

Relationship education could help reduce domestic violence

As part of the new-style sex education curriculum, school pupils will soon start learning about healthy intimate relationships – which could help to significantly reduce future domestic a...

Sarah Page and Em Temple-Malt · The Conversation 24 Aug 2018

Engineering and Construction

Cobalt crisis: What a shortage of the metal could mean for electric cars

Due to their growing popularity, electric cars could make the price of cobalt, a crucial component in batteries, skyrocket.

Christian Bogmans and Lama Kiyasseh · IMF Blog 14 Aug 2018

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