In a first, Mercury’s missing lithium found through invisible magnetic fingerprints For decades, scientists believed lithium might be hiding in Mercury’s ultra-thin atmosphere, or exosphere, but recent groundbreaking research has uncovered the elusive element through invisible magnetic fingerprints. This discovery marks a significant milestone in our understanding of the composition of the closest planet to […]
World’s first glimpse of electron tunnels helps solve 100-year-old quantum mystery
World’s First Glimpse of Electron Tunnels Helps Solve 100-Year-Old Quantum Mystery Scientists have succeeded in unraveling the mystery of the ‘electron tunneling’ process for the first time, offering a groundbreaking insight into a phenomenon that has puzzled researchers for over a century. This significant achievement marks a new chapter in the world of quantum mechanics, […]
World’s first sun-powered thermal desalination tech extracts lithium, cuts brine waste
World’s First Sun-Powered Thermal Desalination Tech Extracts Lithium, Cuts Brine Waste Australian National University (ANU) researchers have developed a simple, cost-effective technique that could transform how we approach desalination and lithium extraction. This innovative technology harnesses the power of the sun to drive thermal desalination processes, offering a sustainable solution to two pressing global challenges: […]
New tech lets scientists extract lithium from water using cheap, scalable membrane
Forget mines, the next lithium rush might come from the ocean. In a major breakthrough, scientists have developed new technology that allows for the extraction of lithium from water using a cheap and scalable membrane. This innovation has the potential to revolutionize the way we source lithium, a critical component in the production of batteries […]
Chinese air taxi set for performance boost with advanced cylindrical batteries
Chinese Air Taxi Set for Performance Boost with Advanced Cylindrical Batteries Chinese battery giant Gotion High-tech is bringing its cutting-edge 46-series cylindrical battery cells to the aviation industry, specifically to power air taxis. This move is poised to revolutionize urban air mobility by enhancing performance and safety standards. The transition to electric air taxis is […]