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A circular economy for sustainable resources

Posted on August 28, 2025August 27, 2025 by Sciworthy

Scientists proposed a new economic strategy to distribute global rare earth element reserves more sustainably.

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    Natural materials to support green energy

    Posted on June 5, 2025June 24, 2025 by Sciworthy

    Scientists recycled discarded eggshells to capture rare earth elements used in green energy technology.

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      Might microbes mine the Moon and Mars?

      Posted on December 30, 2021October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

      Scientists aboard the International Space Station test if bacteria can get vital metals out of rock under low gravity conditions.

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        How storms may contribute to groundwater contamination in karst systems

        Posted on May 27, 2020June 25, 2025 by Sciworthy

        Researchers found that minerals from rocks deposited in karst aquifers during storms comes in two waves.

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