Low‑dose oral lithium may help slow the decline of verbal memory, trial suggests
Lithium-a decades-old treatment for bipolar disorder-may hold potential neuroprotective benefits beyond mood stabilization. An exploratory clinical trial from…
High-Performance Electro-Optic Beam Steering with Thin-Film Lithium Niobate Optical Phased Array
Figure 1. (a) Schematic diagram of the thin-film lithium niobate optical waveguide phased array Figure 2. Two-dimensional beam…
Improving survival in people with severe psychiatric disorders
An expert editorial suggests that widely used diabetes and obesity drugs may help close the long-standing mortality gap…
New chip-based test could revolutionize blood transfusions
A new, fast and easy test could revolutionize blood transfusions-giving blood centers and hospitals a reliable way to…
CO2 + H2O = cleaner recycling of dead lithium batteries?
Chinese scientists have found a way to recycle lithium batteries using only carbon dioxide and water – eliminating…
Lithium Has Become a National Security Priority for the United States
As the world races to mine and refine more lithium, the United States has big production plans to…
India, Australia invited to G7 meeting on critical minerals, Bessent says
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Australia and several other countries would join a meeting of finance ministers…
The Circular Battery Economy Set to Surge to Nearly $78 Billion
As the global energy transition accelerates, the race to secure critical minerals is shifting from remote mines to…
Lady Gaga ‘lucky to be alive,’ had ‘psychotic break’ after filming ‘A Star is Born’
Lady Gaga opened up about being on lithium while filming “A Star is Born” and experiencing a psychotic…
Nissan and Lithion redefine EV battery recycling in Canada
A new recycling initiative in Canada aims to give electric vehicle (EV) batteries a second life. The program,…
Graphene boosts accuracy in lithium detection, could help make reliable sensors
Despite advances in sensor technology, achieving devices that are both highly precise, reliable, and durable has long been…
New 6G Chip Could Be 10,000 Times Faster Than 5G, Say Researchers
A new 6G chip developed by U.S. and Chinese researchers may offer speeds 10,000 times faster than 5G,…