February 27, 2024 BatMan project uses lasers to optimize EV batteries A new laser patterning process to alter the microstructure of battery electrode materials has the potential to unlock significant improvements to electrified transportation.
February 23, 2024 AI to help determine best carbon capture material US researchers using generative artificial intelligence to dream up previously unknown building block candidates.
February 22, 2024 Gold gives scientists clues to develop more resilient materials Researchers with the US SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory explore the mechanisms that allow gold to become harder instead of falling apart like other materials when zapped with high-energy laser pulses.
February 21, 2024 Diamond, niobium play key role in development of quantum detection devices Researchers have found a way to improve diamond adhesion —the bond between diamond and transition metal—using niobium.
February 20, 2024 Carnegie Museum of Natural History awards University of Arizona geosciences professor Robert T. Downs is the winner of the 2023 Carnegie Mineralogical Award.
February 16, 2024 Curtin researcher co-develops solution to help turn waste carbon into battery-grade graphite 'RapidGraphite’ proprietary technology could be a game changer, university says.
February 14, 2024 Tiny diamond-tin-filled device could jumpstart work toward quantum internet Device developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of Cambridge could allow the quick, efficient flow of quantum information over large distances.
February 13, 2024 BHP partners with Chile miners to battle cybersecurity risks The initiative, led by Corporación Alta Ley and supported by the Chilean Ministry of Mining, aims to generate and share cyber-intelligence information.
February 12, 2024 Hydrogen ‘jacuzzi’ discovered at underground chromite mine in Albania This discovery lays the foundations for new models of natural hydrogen exploration.
February 8, 2024 Global Reporting Initiative launches sustainability standard for mining at Indaba While European Union sustainability reporting standards will soon come into effect, there is, as of yet, no sector standard for mining.
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