Category: STEM News and Announcements

Recycling rare earth elements has become an increasingly prominent issue as supply continues to decrease and demand soars. Learn how recycling has got more and more attention from industries, researchers, and governments who are all working towards the same goal of promoting sustainability and reducing carbon footprint.

Rare earth elements are making smartphones, electric cars, wind turbines, and medical imaging equipment a part of our lives. However, how we obtain these materials can seriously damage the earth if it’s not done responsibly. So how exactly does rare earth mining impact the economy and environment of our world?

Nearly half of the US population, approximately 41.6%, is affected by myopia or nearsightedness, which is roughly twice the number of cases reported five decades ago. However, recent studies have found that medicated eye drops are able to delay the condition among children.

The new advances in technologies regarding DNA have pushed many discoveries in the past few years. In December 2022, a groundbreaking finding has been revealed. The two million-year-old microscopic DNA fragments found in frozen soil in Greenland are now the oldest DNA ever obtained.

The treasures Mercury holds might be more than we think. Just a year ago, not much was known about Mercury due to its extreme climate. With a temperature ranging from 801 °F to −279 °F, it is hard for humans to physically explore it. Does this mean it’s impossible to find out more about this intriguing planet?