BEIJING - Geologists have discovered a giant gold deposit with estimated reserves of 1,000 tons and a value exceeding $80 billion. And it’s clear this is a turning point in the geopolitics of precious metals, as it could be one of the largest gold deposits in the world (or at least among the discovered ones).
STOCKHOLM, Sweden - Greenland's second-largest ice shelf, the Petermann, is melting faster than expected — and not for the reason scientists initially thought. What's happening? A new study published in Nature Communications revealed that warm ocean water isn't the only factor speeding up ice loss, as summarized in a Stockholm University report. Based on models supported by
WASHINGTON DC - NASA is at the forefront of exploring the universe, and even they can make some mistakes that can cause disasters and destroy untouched planets. Every space trip has to go through a comprehensive evaluation of the plan, the structure, the possible scenarios, and the cleaning of the spaceship to not cause any harm
BEIJING - China-based Contemporary Amperex Technologies, or CATL, is mass-producing sodium-ion batteries, bringing to fruition a technology that has the potential to replace common lithium-ion chemistry, according to a news release from the company. "With sodium's inherent safety and abundant reserves, it efficiently reduces dependence on lithium resources and strengthens the foundation of new energy technologies, while promoting
DETROIT – Business Leaders For Michigan today released its Innovation Economy Scorecard. The first-of-its-kind analysis includes an assessment of the full range of stakeholders in a dynamic economy, from universities and startups to established companies. It highlights strengths and opportunities, setting a baseline to guide action and track progress for long-term growth and prosperity. The
SWITZERLAND - In a groundbreaking scientific achievement, researchers at CERN have accomplished what alchemists of the Middle Ages could only dream about – transforming lead into gold. This remarkable transmutation took place in the 27-kilometer tunnel of the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) beneath the Franco-Swiss border, marking a historic milestone for particle physics and fulfilling
VIENNNA, Austria - While the world keeps fighting to see who will be crowned as the leader in green energy, Austria, quietly, has positioned itself as a pioneer in this sector. The reason? They’ve invented a way to “plant” used batteries as if they were seeds. This discovery from the Technical University of Vienna may sound like
NEW YORK - Recent breakthroughs suggest that hydrogen reservoirs are buried in countless regions of the world, including at least 30 U.S. states. Finding such reservoirs could help accelerate a global energy transition, but until now, geologists only had a piecemeal understanding of how large hydrogen accumulations form — and where to find them. "The game of
OREGON - McDermitt Caldera in Oregon is attracting attention for what could be one of the largest lithium deposits ever identified in the United States. Many view it as a potential boost for domestic battery production, while local communities voice concern over the impact on wildlife and cultural sites. The excitement stems from estimates that value
NEW YORK - A newly discovered asteroid could smash into the Earth in the not too distant future. Earlier this year, another near-Earth asteroid drew global attention after astronomers revealed it had a non-zero chance of smashing into Earth in 2032. Asteroid 2024 YR4 hit headlines after NASA upped its odds of impact to 3.1 per cent – the highest ever
