Finding sustainable approaches to achieve independence from terrestrial resources is of
pivotal importance for the future of space exploration. This is relevant not only to establish …

For the past few decades, a plethora of nanoparticles have been produced through various
methods and utilized to advance technologies for environmental applications, including …

We present the extremophilic bacterium Methylacidiphilum fumariolicum SolV as a platform
for the recovery of rare earth elements (REE). Strain SolV is able to selectively extract the …

Metals are a finite resource and their demand for use within existing and new technologies
means metal scarcity is increasingly a global challenge. Conversely, there are areas …

Abstract Excess intake (> 0.3 μM) of copper may result in a series of neurological diseases.
Copper ion (Cu 2+) monitoring has attracted much attention due to its toxicity to living …

Investment in spacefaring enterprises must offer transformative solutions to Earth-based
challenges. Providing for the future health of our home planet is possibly the greatest return …

The current global emphasis is on develo** technologies that are sustainable and
environmentally benign. To develop this technology, efficient use of renewable energy is …

The countries' cultural legacy is one of the world's most diverse. It is a beacon that draws
millions every year to our convents and monuments, to our museums and libraries, as well …

One of the current aims of synthetic biology is the development of novel microorganisms that
can mine economically important elements from the environment or remediate toxic waste …

The number of metal-containing waste streams resulting from electronic end-of life products,
metallurgical by-products, and mine tailings to name but a few, is increasing worldwide. In …