German Company ZF Unveils Powerful E-Motor
Manufacturer dispenses with rare earths, but there's a catch.
German Company ZF Unveils Powerful E-Motor
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Quo Vadis Deep-Sea-Mining?
Quo Vadis Deep-Sea-Mining?
Despite the increasing demand for raw materials, mining in the deep sea remains controversial. What are the arguments in favor, and what are the arguments against? And what is the state of the science?
Mussels Inspire Eco-Friendly Rare Earths Extraction
Mussels Inspire Eco-Friendly Rare Earths Extraction
Researchers are mimicking nature to find additional methods to extract rare earth elements.
Hafnium Could Advance Cancer Research
Hafnium Could Advance Cancer Research
French company Nanobiotix wants to improve cancer therapy and is getting support from pharmaceutical giant Johnson&Johnson.
Rare Earths – The Future of Coal-Mining States?
Rare Earths – The Future of Coal-Mining States?
U.S. states with a long history of coal mining have struggled with sinking demand for the fossil fuel amidst the energy transformation and ecological concerns. Repurposing active coal mines into rare earth production could offset possible job losses and reduce the U.S. dependency on China.
U.S. Government Is Funding Critical Mineral Extraction from Algae
U.S. Government Is Funding Critical Mineral Extraction from Algae
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced to allocate $5 million to explore the feasibility of extracting rare earth elements (REE) and other critical raw materials from macroalgae to secure additional domestic sources besides traditional mining