The 9 best hot springs hotels and resorts in the US

From Dunton Hot Springs in Colorado to Castle Hot Springs in Arizona, these are the best natural hot springs in the USA to ...

Dead batteries cough up lithium after a bath in CO₂ and water, boffins say

According to the researchers, more than 95 percent of the lithium in spent batteries can be recovered after mechanochemically treating the cathodes and then leaching them with CO₂-rich water, where ...
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How battery charging led to a breakthrough in lithium recycling

Lithium. While it’s not quite “the Spice” of Dune, the silvery, reactive metal is an extraordinarily valuable means for storing electricity, meaning it’s a key tool for transitioning from ...
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AI-powered satellites point to a massive lithium resource at a Canadian project

Fleet Space says its satellite AI expanded Quebec’s Cisco lithium project into a target of 329 million metric tons of ore. That estimate equals a total of 360 million tons and supports a system that ...
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Demand for China's lithium batteries will slump in early 2026, car association head says

SHANGHAI, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Demand for Chinese lithium batteries will likely slump in early 2026 due to an expected tumble in domestic electric vehicle sales and slowing battery exports, the ...
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New battery material could replace liquid lithium forever

A new solid electrolyte can move lithium ions fast enough at about 86°F (30°C) to match the speed seen in common battery liquids. Scientists recently created a solid material meant to take the place ...