5+ hour, 46+ min ago  (222+ words) As governments race to secure minerals for clean energy, AI, defense, and manufacturing, this study reveals how "criticality" has become a powerful political tool for reshaping markets, trade rules, and global resource governance. Paper: The third wave of critical minerals....

6+ hour, 43+ min ago  (248+ words) A new review shows why biodegradable plastics are promising, but not a magic fix, and what must change before they can meaningfully cut global plastic pollution. In a recent research review article available as an article in press in the…...

15+ hour, 57+ min ago  (819+ words) It is expected that industrial mining will continue to expand in the future, with current trend forecasts suggesting a 2- to 10-fold increase in demand for a variety of commodities by 2060, most prominently those required for energy transition technologies. "Ore grades…...

19+ hour, 52+ min ago  (373+ words) In a constantly growing global medical device market, marked by increasingly strict regulation and rising demands in patient safety, the certification and validation of medical devices has become a critical requirement for market access. From AIMPLASJun 24 2026 Reviewed In a constantly…...

20+ hour, 47+ min ago  (773+ words) Nanofibers are fibers with diameters in the nanometer range. They can be produced from various polymers, leading to diverse physical properties and potential applications. Natural polymers include collagen, cellulose, and polysaccharides such as chitosan and alginate, while synthetic polymers include…...

21+ hour, 53+ min ago  (177+ words) NHanced will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of QCi, remaining committed to supporting its current customers and partners, including those within the quantum ecosystem, and will continue to provide the products, services and technical expertise its customers rely on…...

22+ hour, 6+ min ago  (528+ words) For more than 30 years, a record in science held firm: minus 220 degrees Fahrenheit. It defined the highest achieved temperature for any material to become superconducting - able to carry electricity with no resistance - without the need for crushing pressures. In a…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (209+ words) By building ion-selective nanogels inside single nanopores, researchers show how nanoscale charge control could help turn salinity gradients into a more powerful source of renewable electricity. To address these limitations, researchers have focused on advanced nanofluidic materials and soft polymer…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (238+ words) As demand for lithium, graphite, copper, and rare earths accelerates, researchers warn that clean energy goals will depend on financing systems that reward responsible mining and keep critical minerals in use for longer. Top 10 business risks and opportunities for mining…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (288+ words) Today, Element Six (E6) and Orbray, both leaders in advanced materials, announced the next phase of their partnership, building on a joint vision to deliver wafer-scale single crystal diamond (WSC) for next-generation applications. This collaboration reinforces Element Six's position as the…...