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

Chemical and Materials Industry

Renting clothes could be the future of fashion

The rise of rental clothing outlets could mean a decline in waste and a more sustainable fashion industry.

Naomi Braithwaite · The Conversation 13 Aug 2018

Mining and Metals

Why can't all plastic waste be recycled?

There are still big challenges to overcome.

Sharon George · The Conversation 07 Aug 2018

Fourth Industrial Revolution

Technology is making these rare elements among the most valuable on Earth

As technology advances, elements such as cobalt are becoming more and more valuable.

Hywel Jones · The Conversation 06 Aug 2018

Mining and Metals

The myth of mining’s ‘resource curse’

New research questions the oft-repeated idea that being rich in mineral resources can slow down a country's social development.

Aidan Davy 25 Jul 2018

Ageing

5 myths about older workers

Age discrimination is preventing companies from achieving their true potential.

Ricardo Twusami and Sheena Johnson · The Conversation 25 Jul 2018

Mining and Metals

4 ways blockchain will transform the mining and metals industry

By cutting out paper, improving tracking and allowing data sharing, blockchain is set to revolutionize mining for ever.

Max Weiland 10 Jul 2018

Blockchain

From diamonds to recycling: how blockchain can drive responsible and ethical businesses

Diamond mining and raw materials extraction are still plagued by instances of modern-day slavery, poor health and safety conditions and environmental destruction. The use of emerging tec...

Candice Teo 22 Jun 2018

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