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Critical minerals don’t belong in landfills – microwave tech offers a cleaner way to reclaim them from e-waste

Written by Terence Musho, Associate Professor of Engineering, West Virginia University

Broken electronics still contain valuable critical minerals.Beeldbewerking/iStock/Getty Images Plus

When the computer or phone you’re using right now blinks its last blink and you drop it off for recycling, do you know what happens?

At the recycling center, powerful magnets will pull out steel. Spinning drums will toss aluminum into bins....

From wires to woodfire: French electrician sparks one of Australia’s fastest growing pizza brands
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Israel’s attacks on Iran are already hurting global oil prices, and the impact is set to worsen
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Small businesses are an innovation powerhouse. For many, it’s still too hard to raise the funds they need
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Workers need better tools and tech to boost productivity. Why aren’t companies stepping up to invest?
As Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Treasurer Jim Chalmers turn their attention to improving productivity growth across th…
The ASX is shrinking – a plan to get more companies to float does not go far enough
Whenever a high-profile company lists on the Australian stock market it attracts much excitement. Employees and founders enjo…

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

How Sydney Drone Photography Transforms the Way Properties Are Marketed
Key Highlights Drone photography provides stunning aerial perspectives, showcasing properties in a way that traditional photography cannot match. This innovative technology allows real estate agents to highlight property features, surrounding amenities, and…

Farming cooperatives can get a bad environmental rap, but they can also be a force for good
ShutterstockIt might have surprised some people when the United Nations made 2025 the International Year of Cooperatives and praised the “significant role cooperatives play in advancing the implementation of the…
What does a California venture capital lawyer do?
Starting or expanding a business can be challenging because capital can be difficult to acquire. Since there is no open source for most businesses to dip into, they must rely…
Australian household wealth has taken its biggest dive since the GFC, but things are looking up
The latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics confirms household wealth has fallen, on the back of falling house prices, in the past year. But it’s not all bad…

Technical Debt Stifling Path to AI Adoption for Global Enterprises

Outdated legacy technologies costing organisations the ability to innovate, money, time and potentially, even customers Technical debt and an ov...

Attract. Impress. Keep. The new small business growth playbook

Running a small business is a marathon that often feels like a sprint. You are chasing leads, juggling admin, building a brand and trying to carve...

Amazon to expand data centre infrastructure in Australia and strengthen AI

Amazon has announced plans to invest a new total of AU$20 billion from 2025 to 2029 to expand, operate, and maintain its data centre infrastructur...

How AI is Reshaping Banking in Australia

AI in the Banking and Financial Services Industry From fraud detection and credit scoring to personalised financial advice, AI is transforming t...

Tracksuit set for growth after $38M investment

Tracksuit Raises $38M Series B to Accelerate Global Expansion and Boost its Growing US Presence VMG Partners leads oversubscribed round; Tracksui...

Deputy Launches Payroll in Australia: Purpose Built for Shift-Based Businesses

Deputy, the global people platform purpose-built for shift work, officially launched Deputy Payroll in Australia today — a seamless experience desig...