Direct lithium extraction from spent batteries for efficient lithium recycling

The traditional hydrometallurgical method for recycling metals from spent lithium-ion battery cathode materials involves complex processes such as metal leaching, precipitation, separation, and purification. An improved recycling approach involves directly…

Anxiety Drives Wishful Thinking to Risky Levels

Summary: Individuals tend to become overly optimistic in situations marked by insecurity and anxiety, potentially to their detriment. The research, involving more than 1,700 participants, demonstrated that people are less…

Factory and warehouse rooftops offer untapped opportunity to help disadvantaged communities bridge solar energy divide

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Lower-income communities across the United States have long been much slower to adopt solar power than their affluent neighbors, even when local and federal agencies offer…

THC Metabolism Could Influence Cannabis Use Disorder Risk

Summary: Researchers linked differences in THC metabolism to varying effects of cannabis use and the risk of developing Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD). The study, which included young adults with and…

Highest power efficiency achieved in flexible solar cells using new fabrication technique

Paving new paths for sustainable construction

Formation of carbonate minerals in the pores and bulk matrix of the developed 3D printable material during carbon sequestration. The crystals are 3–5 micrometers in size and thus densify the…

Japan to unveil next-generation passenger plane project

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Japan is expected to announce plans to develop a next-generation passenger jet following a government committee meeting on Wednesday, a year after the last struggling attempt…

Embracing Neurodiversity: Beyond Stigma to Strength

Summary: A new study highlights the need to recognize and celebrate the diverse skills of individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions like ADHD, dyslexia, and autism. The research advocates for a shift…

Researchers send data 4.5 million times faster than average broadband

Dr. Ian Phillips with the wavelength management device. Credit: Dr. Ian Phillips Aston University researchers have sent data at a speed that is 4.5 million times faster than the average…

High Rates of Suicidal Ideation in Rural Black Men

Summary: A new study highlights the alarming rates of suicidal thoughts among rural Black men, attributing significant causes to childhood adversity and racism. This research, involving over 500 African American…