Researchers at the University of Brescia show how microwave technology enables a greener pathway for lithium recovery from ...

A lithium battery exploded during a phone repair, injuring a technician at a shop in Xaysetha, Attapeu province, Laos. Somphon, 26, was removing a swollen battery when it suddenly burst into flames on ...

Scientists at HKUST have unveiled a major leap forward in calcium-ion battery technology, potentially opening the door to safer, more sustainable energy storage for everything from renewable power ...

To combat rising lithium prices, Chinese battery manufacturers are pushing for new types of battery chemistries, including sodium-ion. CATL unveiled its first sodium-ion battery, “Naxtra,” during its ...

This metal is one to watch for the battery and mining industries. In 2026, I’m going to be closely watching the price of lithium. If you’re not in the habit of obsessively tracking commodity markets, ...

Jan 12 (Reuters) - Lithium prices soared in China on Monday after Beijing said it would roll back value-added tax export rebates, as investors bet the move would spur front-loaded export demand. The ...

While the pace of price decreases has slowed, lithium-ion battery packs have reached a new record low in 2025. According to the latest analysis by BloombergNEF (BNEF), prices have fallen 8% since 2024 ...

Lithium-ion batteries power nearly everything we use today—smartphones, laptops, tablets, toothbrushes, and even electric cars. These rechargeable tools have revolutionized modern life, but they often ...

The battery spontaneously combusted while stored in a luggage in the overhead bin. The airline said there were no injuries. By Jonathan Wolfe and Joy Dong Joy Dong reported from Hong Kong. A lithium ...

PITTSBURGH — A hybrid vehicle caught fire inside an auto repair facility in Pittsburgh’s Lawrenceville neighborhood late Wednesday, leading to the car’s battery exploding. Firefighters were called to ...

A recent study from Harvard Medical School asks whether the element lithium might be a key factor in whether someone develops Alzheimer's disease. Led by Dr. Bruce Yankner, professor of genetics and ...