Education Top Stories

Proven wrong, academics take a 3rd stab at gold

Harvey & Erb, they of the Golden Dilemma, once again promote a story that only an academic would stick to years after being proven wrong.

Gary Tanashian - NFTRH | May 15, 2024 | 10:40 am

Gold-infused sensor effectively detects presence of fentanyl

A new sensor that relies on carbon nanotubes and gold…

Staff Writer | May 15, 2024 | 6:36 am

CIM: Responsible mining and resource management from a 12-year old’s perspective

Sixth-grade student captured an audience of CEOs at the CIM…

Amanda Stutt | May 14, 2024 | 9:03 am

Op-Ed: British Columbia celebrates Mining Month in May 2024

Milestones in 2024 two are major mines starting or resuming…

Hon Josie Osborne | May 10, 2024 | 2:18 pm

UK students to use AI, robotics to develop nuclear decommissioning solutions

UK students are being challenged with developing a small robot…

Staff Writer | May 10, 2024 | 6:32 am

Pairing cryptocurrency mining with green hydrogen could boost deployment of renewable energy – study

Cornell University researchers found that pairing cryptocurrency mining with green hydrogen could provide the foundation for wider deployment of renewable energy.

Staff Writer | April 1, 2024 | 6:06 am

New beetle species discovered at Orapa diamond mine in Botswana

Researchers say the Orapa deposits are enriching humanity’s understanding of Cretaceous ecosystems.

Staff Writer | March 31, 2024 | 6:06 am

Grand Canyon groundwater systems’ high interconnectivity makes nearby uranium mining risky – study

Researchers say uranium mining near the Grand Canyon's springs and groundwater sources requires better monitoring.

Staff Writer | March 28, 2024 | 6:18 am

The Mine that Fell Asleep in the Goldfields awakens young minds

Author Catherine Lalut didn’t jump from mining engineer to children’s author quickly, but the journey was enriching.

Henry Lazenby | March 27, 2024 | 6:56 am

How science may assist green metals exploration efforts

A recent paper in the journal Science Advances reveals new information that may inform future metal prospecting.

Staff Writer | March 26, 2024 | 6:02 am

Research and Innovation week at Cambrian College coming up in Sudbury, Ontario

Research and development in focus from April 8-12 at Cambrian’s main campus.

Staff Writer | March 25, 2024 | 10:44 am

Researchers evaluate paths to create super diamonds

Super diamonds are scientifically known as eight-atom body-centred cubic crystals.

Staff Writer | March 25, 2024 | 5:36 am

Scientists discover origin of corrosion in 3D-printed stainless steel

Researchers delved into the mysterious world of pitting corrosion in 3D-printed stainless steel 316L.

Staff Writer | March 24, 2024 | 6:35 am

Prevention is the solution to the mining industry’s most common injuries and ailments

Each worksite presents its own unique challenges and requirements, but injuries and ailments occur across the 12,563 active mines in the United States.

Chris Murff | March 22, 2024 | 3:05 pm

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