"Urban mining", the recycling of precious metals from electronic gadgets, becomes ever more important, although processes that are both efficient and environmentally benign are still scarce. An ...

The technique offers a cleaner alternative to current practices. As the digital age accelerates, the world is facing a mounting challenge: electronic waste. Driven by rapid advancements in AI and ...

It might sound surprising, but your smartphone actually has real gold inside it. Gold is used in tiny amounts in phones, laptops, and other gadgets because it’s really good at conducting electricity ...