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Precious metal destroys cancer cells

University of Warwick researchers developed an organo-metal compound coded as FY26 to infiltrate cancer cells and activate cellular mitochondria to destroy cancer cells. To date, FY26 has been tested in ovarian cancer cells and has been deemed 50 times more effective and cheaper than other chemotherapy drugs. Can a newly discovered metallic compound vastly improve the treatment of ovarian cancer? https://www.spireresearch.com/newsroom/spirethoughts/precious-metal-destroys-cancer-cells/

Putting electronic waste to good use

A pilot micro-factory has found a way to extract valuable metals from mobile phone devices. Developed by Professor Veena Sahajwalla at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Australia, this project aims to create a mobile and small-scale e-waste recycling solution to be deployed within poor urban communities. 6,000 mobile phones contain at least 140 grams of palladium, 340 grams of gold, 3.5 kg of silver and 130 kg of copper. Micro-factories can be set up in containers in urban areas and waste can easily be transported to waste sites, eliminating expenditure on shipping or trucking e-waste for long distances. This creates sustainable employment in poor communities. Will e-waste disposal turn into a profitable business for poor communities? https://www.spireresearch.com/newsroom/spirethoughts/putting-electronic-waste-to-good-use/