Gold from old SIM cards could help make future drugs
Chemists discovered that recycled gold from electronic waste, like SIM cards, could be used in chemical reactions that make medicine.
Tag: Metal
This new carbon-faced driver delivers more speed and distance for your golf game
The Stealth driver delivers greater speed and distance than its competitors
Are participation trophies good for kids?
AT THE END of many sports tournaments and spelling bees, all the contestants are honored for their effort—even the kid who sat in the outfield picking dandelions or got tongue-tied at the mic. But in a world where not everyone can be a winner, does getting a consolation prize actually boost a child’s self-esteem? Participation awards […]
Transparent aluminum, and 5 more remarkable metals
Transparent aluminum, malleable gold, and other substances on the periodic table have some extreme properties.
The US can’t get away from lead’s toxic legacy
A prized industrial product since the birth of America, the heavy metal has created a costly, pervasive, and deadly mess.
Will digital dollars ever replace hard currency in the US?
The US Mint isn’t shutting down anytime soon. Experts say, physical bills and coins aren’t going anywhere.
Ball Corp’s unlikely journey from soda cans to satellites
The surprising link between the James Webb Space Telescope, a next-gen weather satellite, and your favorite frosty beverage.
6 metal myths and tips for cooking
Here are some tips, tricks, and myth busting to help you master using metal utensils and cookware in the kitchen.
The science is clear: Metal music is good for you
This music genre blows away stereotypes. It has a role in emotional regulation—and the potential to help us survive impending doom.
An exclusive look inside where nuclear subs are born
To craft submarines that withstand the crushing deep, New England shipbuilders must become masters of steel.