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science-and-technology2 years ago

"Unveiling LK-99: The Ultimate Guide to the Latest Discoveries"

LK-99, a potentially groundbreaking room temperature and pressure superconductor, has sparked a worldwide race among scientists to debunk or reproduce its synthesis. A group of Korean scientists, working in obscurity, published a paper with limited details on how to produce LK-99, prompting labs from the US, China, Japan, India, and even a startup in California to attempt replication. Amidst the frenzy, a Russian anime catgirl criticizes the original scientists' methodology and challenges Western/Chinese labs to understand the process rather than blindly following steps. The race to unlock the secrets of LK-99 continues.

via DataDrivenInvestor|
#global-race#lk-99#materials-science
environment2 years ago

"Reviving Dead EV Batteries: US Incentives Transform Waste into Wealth"

The U.S. Inflation Reduction Act includes a clause that qualifies electric vehicle (EV) battery materials recycled in the U.S. as American-made for subsidies, sparking a race among companies to recycle EV batteries in North America and challenge China's dominance in the field. This has led to a boom in U.S. factory building and research into recyclable batteries, potentially making it harder for developing countries to purchase used EVs. While China currently handles most EV battery recycling, the U.S. incentives are driving the development of closed-loop supply chains and encouraging companies to move faster on recycling efforts. The global market for EV battery recycling is projected to grow from $11 billion in 2022 to $18 billion by 2028.

via Reuters.com|
#china#environment#ev-batteries