Lithium to be extracted from geothermal waste

Technology / Energy

13 hours ago | 5 / 5 (12) | 3

(PhysOrg.com) -- A technique developed by a Californian company, Simbol Mining, will enable the valuable mineral lithium, widely used in high-density batteries, to be reclaimed from the hot waste water produced ...

Virtual testing gives lightweight planes lift-off

Technology / Engineering

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Monash University aeronautical engineers are working with the world's leading aerospace company to fast-track the design and construction of a new generation of super lightweight and efficient passenger airplanes.

NEC Integrates NanoBridge in the Cu Interconnects of Si LSI

Technology / Semiconductors

2 hours ago | 5 / 5 (1) | 0

NEC Corporation, in collaboration with the National Institute of Materials Science, today announced the successful integration of NanoBridge, a solid electrolyte non-volatile crossbar switch, in Cu interconnects ...

Pandemic toolkit offers flu with a view

Technology / Computer Sciences

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(PhysOrg.com) -- As communities brace for rising wintertime influenza cases, scientists are developing a mathematical and visual analytic toolkit to help health officials quickly analyze pandemics and craft ...

Toyota aims to roll out plug-in Prius in two years

Technology / Energy

14 hours ago | 4.4 / 5 (7) | 6

Toyota Motor said Monday that it plans to begin commercial sales of its first plug-in hybrid vehicle in about two years, aiming to meet growing demand for fuel-efficient cars.