In a potential turning point for microelectronics, scientists in Tokyo have crafted a powerful new transistor that ditches silicon in favor of a crystalline material called gallium-doped indium oxide. Engineered with a gate-all-around…
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Crystal-Powered Transistor Could Replace Silicon and Supercharge AI
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Scientists Turn E-Waste Into Pure Gold Using Pool Cleaner and Sunlight
Researchers at Flinders University have unveiled a groundbreaking method to extract gold from electronic waste and ore using a mix of saltwater, UV light, and a recyclable polymer. Ditching toxic chemicals like cyanide and mercury, this green…
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Scientists Figured Out How to Extract Gold From Old Phones And Laptops : ScienceAlert
In 2022, humans produced an estimated 62 million tonnes of electronic waste – enough to fill more than 1.5 million garbage trucks. This was up 82 percent from 2010 and is expected to rise to 82 million tonnes in 2030.
This e-waste includes…
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The Download: how to clean up AI data centers, and weight-loss drugs’ side effects
In a sandy industrial lot outside Reno, Nevada, rows of battery packs that once propelled electric vehicles are now powering a small AI data center.
Redwood Materials, one of the US’s largest battery recycling companies, showed off this array…
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We’re learning more about what weight-loss drugs do to the body
We know they can suppress appetite, lower blood sugar, and lead to dramatic weight loss. We also know that they come with side effects, which can include nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting. But we are still learning about some of their other…
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This battery recycling company is now cleaning up AI data centers
The event marked the launch of the company’s new business line, Redwood Energy, which will repurpose (rather than recycle) batteries with years of remaining life to create renewable-powered microgrids. Such small-scale energy systems can operate…
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New Quantum Amplifier Uses 90% Less Power – Without Sacrificing Performance
Quantum computers just got cooler—literally—thanks to a smart amplifier that slashes heat without sacrificing speed. Quantum computers have the potential to tackle problems far beyond the reach of today’s most powerful machines, opening…
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Spooky Action, Real Results: Turning Quantum Weirdness Into Secure Random Numbers
NIST’s CURBy beacon transforms quantum “spooky action” into certified random numbers, guarded by a blockchain-like Twine protocol and broadcast for public use—from jury selection to cryptography. Quantum breakthrough: NIST and the…
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Your outdated tech might be a ‘goldmine’
In 2025, it’s not uncommon for a typical household to have a drawer…
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NASA offers dazzling new sights (and sounds) of the Andromeda galaxy
Even a century after Edward Hubble confirmed its existence, astronomers learn new…
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