chemistry

Mint Innovation is making e-waste less wasteful

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Every week on The Primer we ask a local business or product to introduce themselves in eight simple takes. This week we talk to Dr Will Barker, CEO of biotech startup Mint Innovation which recovers valuable metals from electronic waste. ONE: How did Mint Innovation start and what was the inspiration behind it? Mint was founded in … Read more

350 years after its discovery, this vital element is running out

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Scientists predict that by 2060 there will be a shortage of one vital element: Phosphorous. Petr Kilian, a senior lecturer in chemistry, explains why. It’s time to buy a lot of candles. And if we light them with matches, it will only be possible because of the anniversary in question. It’s happy 350th birthday to … Read more