Discovery

If you’ve ever wondered how long Earth can truly sustain life, a group of NASA and Tōhō University researchers has an astonishing answer. They estimate that by the year 1,000,002,021, no living creature will survive on our planet. A newly released study indicates that, as the Sun grows and releases more thermal energy over the … Read more

Beneath an ancient volcanic crater in the American West, researchers have identified a colossal lithium reserve that could shake up global energy markets. This newfound deposit, potentially valued at 413 billion euros, has already sparked debate among industry experts, local communities, and environmental advocates. In recent findings published by a team of geologists, the McDermitt … Read more

A humble household rock turned into a prized national treasure after spending decades holding a door ajar. In the early 1990s, a relative inherited the home of an elderly woman in southeastern Romania and came across an unusual, reddish stone. For years, it had done nothing more than keep a door from slamming shut—but its … Read more

Researchers reveal how a simple sponge recovers precious metals from discarded gadgets. Most people toss their outdated smartphones and laptops without giving them a second thought. Yet, scientists from ETH Zurich in Switzerland have uncovered an eco-friendly process that extracts up to 450 milligrams of 22-carat gold from just 20 ordinary circuit boards. This surprising … Read more