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40% of US lithium needs could come from unlikely source in Pennsylvania

May 15, 2024
Thanks to the increase of electric vehicles and other battery-using technologies, the demand for lithium is expected to skyrocket in the coming years. One odd but potent source of the metal is a Pennsylvania wastewater stream, says a new study.

Transparent bamboo: A fireproof and waterproof alternative to glass

May 15, 2024
Glass might soon have some competition from an unlikely rival – bamboo. Scientists in China have turned regular old bamboo into a transparent material that’s also resistant to fire and water, and suppresses smoke.

Google starts doing the Googling for you: Search will never be the same

May 15, 2024
The world's most popular search engine, serving 8.5 billion requests every day, is getting a complete overhaul, and the experience of looking for information online will never be the same.

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