A team of researchers at the University of Texas at Austin has identified Rare Earth Elements (REE) in coal ash accumulated in the United States. This material, long considered a problematic industrial waste, could contain enough Rare Earth Elements to significantly bolster the national supply of these critical resources without requiring new mining activities. Coal […]
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Pyrite is Known as Fool’s Gold, but now it has been Found to Contain Lithium
Lithium-ion batteries have become essential for powering our modern, technology-driven world. From laptops and smartphones to electric vehicles, these rechargeable power sources are ubiquitous. However, the volatile nature of lithium poses a significant challenge, as demonstrated by the strict regulations airlines have in place to prevent lithium-ion batteries from being transported in checked luggage. The […]
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Moon has More Water than Previously Thought, According to a Study of the Lunar Crust
New research is revealing that the Moon may have had more water in its early history than scientists previously believed. A study published in the journal Nature Astronomy shows that the Moon’s primitive crust, which makes up its surface, was significantly enriched in water over 4 billion years ago. This finding goes against earlier theories […]
