Although this invention is still in the research stage, it represents a major step forward. These smart, self-healing circuit ...

The microwaves rapidly heat the carbon in the e-waste—causing the carbon to react with the tiny specks of critical materials.

Virginia Tech team develop new kind of circuit board that can heal and be reshaped, potentially solving the world's growing e ...

E-waste is often considered an environmental ... Gold’s allure isn’t just aesthetic; it’s critical in electronics for its exceptional conductivity and resistance to corrosion.

India's e-waste has doubled in a decade, posing environmental and health risks. Doorstep collection services aim to improve ...

Opinions expressed are those of the author. The global surge in electronic waste (e-waste) poses a critical environmental and health challenge. In fact, according to the UN's recent Global E-Waste ...

Our growing reliance on technology at home and in the workplace has raised the profile of e-waste. This consists of discarded electrical devices including laptops, smartphones, televisions ...

New research finds that Canada's electrical and electronic waste (e-waste) has more than tripled in the last two decades, the equivalent of filling the CN tower 110 times and generating close to a ...

Equipment used to train and run generative AI models could produce up to 5 million tons of e-waste by 2030, a relatively small but significant fraction of the global total. Generative AI could ...

Global e-waste has reached record levels, containing valuable metals like lithium, and is projected to increase dramatically by 2030, highlighting the need for improved recycling methods.

New Jersey's Electronic Waste Management Act prohibits consumers from throwing away covered electronic devices. If not properly disposed of, electronic devices can produce toxic chemicals ...