The Elements of Innovation Discovered
The Elements of Innovation Discovered
Sorted by date Results 1 - 10 of 10
Scientists discover how to pack enormous quantities of data into a 1mm rare earth crystal computer storage device. The binary system of ones and zeros has been a mainstay of information storage since the Jacquard machine was invented in the early 1800s to encode complex loom patterns. Fast forward to 2025, and a standard one-terabyte hard drive for home computers and laptops can store as much data as 12.5 billion punch cards once used in early computing. Now, a rare earth...
Secures over a million in seed funding for innovative recovery process. As an environmental and chemical engineer, Leigh Staines has held a range of strategic, operational, and commercial roles with industry-leading companies such as ExxonMobil and Rio Tinto. Now, Staines is helming a bold new venture that could revolutionize copper production, spearheading the commercialization of an electrochemical process that can recover copper from low-grade resources once deemed...
True ASSB architecture is energy-dense, compact, safe, and ready to pilot. Microvast Holdings, Inc. has announced a groundbreaking development in battery technology with its True All-Solid-State Battery (ASSB), promising enhanced safety, higher energy density, and improved efficiency for critical applications such as powering data centers, electric vehicles, and robotics. By eliminating liquid electrolytes and introducing a bipolar stacking architecture, Microvast's ASSB aims...
Universal color-coded system empowers safer and more intuitive mining equipment wear monitoring. Replacing critical wear parts on mining equipment at the right time is a balancing act – too soon wastes time and money, too late risks costly repairs and downtime. WearVue, an Australia-based startup, simplifies this process with a color-coded system that empowers any mine worker to assess wear status at a glance. The company has developed an array of indicators that can be i...
Hyundai, Kia support nickel-titanium alloy tire that is flexible like rubber, stronger than steel. Reinventing the wheel is the top adage defining something as unnecessary – but not when it comes to tires. The Shape Memory Alloy Radial Technology (SMART) Tire Company, backed by Hyundai Motor and Kia, is applying NASA's space-age technology to create airless, puncture-proof, and sustainable tires for everything from bicycles to electric vehicles here on Earth. In 2023, the c...
Putin talks preceded U.S.-proposed $500B minerals-for-aid deal with Ukraine. After a long-anticipated conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and soon after, proposed a minerals-for-aid deal. The arrangement, which would grant the U.S. access to $500 billion worth of Ukraine's rare earth and other critical minerals, comes at a pivotal moment as China continues to dominate rare earth...
Company accelerates rare earth production in Indiana to meet U.S. needs. As demand for domestically refined rare earths grows, ReElement Technologies has announced an expansion of production at its Noblesville, Indiana, facility – scaling up its modular refining technology to strengthen the U.S. supply chain in a market long dominated by China. With momentum building from a string of recent milestones, including the launch of weekly rare earth oxide shipments, its entry i...
Global company to collaborate on innovations that improve efficiency and lower carbon emissions. Toward the goal of shrinking the operating costs and carbon footprint at its global operations, Brazil-based mining giant Vale has signed a new, five-year global framework agreement with Caterpillar Inc. “The framework agreement represents an evolution in our relationship with Caterpillar, amplifying our focus on maximizing the performance of Vale’s assets and allowing us to adv... Full story
Australian politicians and economists push for exceptions to Trump's 25% tariff on aluminum and steel. Trade Minister Don Farrell insists Australia has increased its aluminum exports to the United States with Washington's approval, pushing back against claims that his country disregarded commitments to limit supply. As Australia seeks an exemption from U.S. tariffs on aluminum and steel going into effect March 12, Farrell emphasized that all exports were conducted...
Breakthrough uses 2D materials to harness terahertz for next-gen wireless. A wireless revolution is coming – one that could make today's fastest networks feel like dial-up. Using nanomaterials to manipulate ultra-high-frequency signals, scientists have discovered a method of tapping into an unused spectrum of wireless wavelengths that opens the door to even faster communications technology speeds. Right now, the cutting edge of wireless connectivity is built on 5G networks, of... Full story
