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Chinese Firm Unveils World's First Humanoid Robot Capable Of Changing Own Battery
- Wednesday July 23, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
The robot uses a 48-volt lithium battery in a dual-battery system, allowing it to walk for two hours or stand for four hours before needing a recharge.
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www.ndtv.com
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Magnetic Wave Study Detects Lithium in Mercury’s Exosphere for First Time Ever
- Sunday July 20, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
For the first time, scientists have detected lithium in Mercury’s exosphere using magnetic wave signatures found in MESSENGER spacecraft data. The findings link lithium’s release to meteoroid impacts that vaporise planetary material, offering fresh insight into volatile element delivery. This breakthrough reshapes our understanding of Mercury...
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www.gadgets360.com
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"5 Seconds Saved My Life": Brother Of Man Killed In Delhi Factory Fire
- Wednesday July 16, 2025
- Delhi News | Press Trust of India
Just five seconds stood between life and death for 25-year-old Musharaf. As a lithium battery exploded and flames engulfed a small-scale factory in east Delhi's Old Govindpura area, he leapt from the first floor in a desperate attempt and saved himse
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www.ndtv.com
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Breakthrough Laser Tech Enhances LiDAR Accuracy and Gas Detection
- Friday June 27, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Researchers from NTNU and EPFL have developed a compact, low-cost laser on a photonic chip using thin-film lithium niobate. This new laser enables ultrafast, mode-hop-free tuning and delivers stable performance with a single control knob. Demonstrated in LiDAR systems, it achieved 4 cm range precision for self-driving cars and also detected trace h...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Superman's 'Kryptonite' Could Solve Earth's Energy Crisis, Scientists Explain
- Saturday June 14, 2025
- Science | Edited by Abhinav Singh
Unlike the fictional kryptonite, jadarite is white and powdery, emits no radiation, and comes from a region in Serbia.
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www.ndtv.com
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Travelling To US? Here Are 7 Items You Can't Carry In Checked-In Luggage Now
- Tuesday May 20, 2025
- Travel | Edited by NDTV News Desk
America's security agency TSA has banned some items, including all lithium battery-powered items in checked-in luggage.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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TikTok's 'Chromebook Challenge' Sparks School Laptop Fires In US, Prompting Safety Concerns
- Friday May 9, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A viral TikTok challenge known as the "#ChromebookChallenge" is prompting students to insert metal objects into their school-issued Chromebooks' USB ports.
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www.ndtv.com
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Scientists Chase Falling Satellite to Study Atmospheric Pollution from Spacecraft Reentries
- Wednesday May 7, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
In a rare airborne mission, scientists chased ESA's Cluster Salsa satellite as it reentered Earth's atmosphere. The fiery descent revealed emissions of lithium, potassium, and aluminum—chemicals that could impact the ozone layer and climate. With satellite reentries increasing, researchers aim to improve pollution models and plan further tracking...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Scientists Develop Self-Healing Stretchable Lithium Batteries With Enhanced Durability
- Wednesday April 16, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The expert team of scientists from the University of California, Berkeley, the Georgia Institute of Technology, and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has developed the super-stretchable and highly flexible lithium battery, crafted with non-toxic components. These jelly-like batteries will be safe from punctures or potential toxic d...
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www.gadgets360.com
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18 Million Tons Of 'White Gold' Worth $540 Billion Unearthed In The US
- Friday March 28, 2025
- World News | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A significant lithium deposit, estimated at 18 million tons, has been discovered beneath California's Salton Sea, potentially transforming the US battery industry and reducing reliance on foreign lithium imports.
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www.ndtv.com
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China Proposes Further Export Curbs on Battery, Critical Minerals Tech
- Friday January 3, 2025
- Reuters
China is mulling over proposed export restrictions on some technology used to make battery components and process critical minerals lithium and gallium. If implemented, they would be the latest in a series of export restrictions and bans targeting critical minerals and the technology used to process them, areas in which Beijing is globally dominant...
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www.gadgets360.com
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KAIST Researchers Increase Lithium Metal Battery Lifespan by 750 Percent with Water-Based Solution
- Monday December 16, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
KAIST researchers have developed a groundbreaking method to extend the lifespan of lithium metal batteries by 750%. By using an eco-friendly protective layer made of hollow nanofibres, the team was able to significantly enhance the performance of lithium anodes. This process, which uses guar gum and water, not only improves battery life but also re...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Lithium Mining Could Have Drastic Impact on Water Quality and Environment, Says Study
- Friday November 29, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A recent study by Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment reveals that although common contaminants like arsenic and lead are not present in harmful concentrations near the Kings Mountain lithium mine in North Carolina, high levels of lithium, rubidium, and cesium were detected in local water sources. The research, which focused on wat...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Suzuki e Vitara With Electric 4WD System Unveiled as Company's First-Ever EV; India Launch Set for 2025
- Wednesday November 6, 2024
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
Suzuki unveiled the production-spec first-ever electric vehicle (EV) — the Suzuki e Vitara — at an event in Milan, Italy, ahead of its public launch in 2025 in India as well as the global markets. It is based on the eVX prototype that was first showcased at the 2023 Auto Expo and is built on a new born-electric platform. The EV comes with an el...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Apple Secretly Worked With China’s BYD on Long-Range EV Battery
- Thursday October 17, 2024
- Gabrielle Coppola and Mark Gurman, Bloomberg News
Apple and Chinese automaker BYD, as per people familiar with the situation, teamed up around 2017 to build a battery system using lithium iron phosphate cells. The technology was designed to be longer-range and safer than typical electric-vehicle batteries at the time.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Chinese Firm Unveils World's First Humanoid Robot Capable Of Changing Own Battery
- Wednesday July 23, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
The robot uses a 48-volt lithium battery in a dual-battery system, allowing it to walk for two hours or stand for four hours before needing a recharge.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Magnetic Wave Study Detects Lithium in Mercury’s Exosphere for First Time Ever
- Sunday July 20, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
For the first time, scientists have detected lithium in Mercury’s exosphere using magnetic wave signatures found in MESSENGER spacecraft data. The findings link lithium’s release to meteoroid impacts that vaporise planetary material, offering fresh insight into volatile element delivery. This breakthrough reshapes our understanding of Mercury...
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www.gadgets360.com
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"5 Seconds Saved My Life": Brother Of Man Killed In Delhi Factory Fire
- Wednesday July 16, 2025
- Delhi News | Press Trust of India
Just five seconds stood between life and death for 25-year-old Musharaf. As a lithium battery exploded and flames engulfed a small-scale factory in east Delhi's Old Govindpura area, he leapt from the first floor in a desperate attempt and saved himse
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www.ndtv.com
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Breakthrough Laser Tech Enhances LiDAR Accuracy and Gas Detection
- Friday June 27, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Researchers from NTNU and EPFL have developed a compact, low-cost laser on a photonic chip using thin-film lithium niobate. This new laser enables ultrafast, mode-hop-free tuning and delivers stable performance with a single control knob. Demonstrated in LiDAR systems, it achieved 4 cm range precision for self-driving cars and also detected trace h...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Superman's 'Kryptonite' Could Solve Earth's Energy Crisis, Scientists Explain
- Saturday June 14, 2025
- Science | Edited by Abhinav Singh
Unlike the fictional kryptonite, jadarite is white and powdery, emits no radiation, and comes from a region in Serbia.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Travelling To US? Here Are 7 Items You Can't Carry In Checked-In Luggage Now
- Tuesday May 20, 2025
- Travel | Edited by NDTV News Desk
America's security agency TSA has banned some items, including all lithium battery-powered items in checked-in luggage.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
-
TikTok's 'Chromebook Challenge' Sparks School Laptop Fires In US, Prompting Safety Concerns
- Friday May 9, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A viral TikTok challenge known as the "#ChromebookChallenge" is prompting students to insert metal objects into their school-issued Chromebooks' USB ports.
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www.ndtv.com
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Scientists Chase Falling Satellite to Study Atmospheric Pollution from Spacecraft Reentries
- Wednesday May 7, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
In a rare airborne mission, scientists chased ESA's Cluster Salsa satellite as it reentered Earth's atmosphere. The fiery descent revealed emissions of lithium, potassium, and aluminum—chemicals that could impact the ozone layer and climate. With satellite reentries increasing, researchers aim to improve pollution models and plan further tracking...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
Scientists Develop Self-Healing Stretchable Lithium Batteries With Enhanced Durability
- Wednesday April 16, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The expert team of scientists from the University of California, Berkeley, the Georgia Institute of Technology, and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has developed the super-stretchable and highly flexible lithium battery, crafted with non-toxic components. These jelly-like batteries will be safe from punctures or potential toxic d...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
18 Million Tons Of 'White Gold' Worth $540 Billion Unearthed In The US
- Friday March 28, 2025
- World News | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A significant lithium deposit, estimated at 18 million tons, has been discovered beneath California's Salton Sea, potentially transforming the US battery industry and reducing reliance on foreign lithium imports.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
China Proposes Further Export Curbs on Battery, Critical Minerals Tech
- Friday January 3, 2025
- Reuters
China is mulling over proposed export restrictions on some technology used to make battery components and process critical minerals lithium and gallium. If implemented, they would be the latest in a series of export restrictions and bans targeting critical minerals and the technology used to process them, areas in which Beijing is globally dominant...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
KAIST Researchers Increase Lithium Metal Battery Lifespan by 750 Percent with Water-Based Solution
- Monday December 16, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
KAIST researchers have developed a groundbreaking method to extend the lifespan of lithium metal batteries by 750%. By using an eco-friendly protective layer made of hollow nanofibres, the team was able to significantly enhance the performance of lithium anodes. This process, which uses guar gum and water, not only improves battery life but also re...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
Lithium Mining Could Have Drastic Impact on Water Quality and Environment, Says Study
- Friday November 29, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A recent study by Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment reveals that although common contaminants like arsenic and lead are not present in harmful concentrations near the Kings Mountain lithium mine in North Carolina, high levels of lithium, rubidium, and cesium were detected in local water sources. The research, which focused on wat...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
Suzuki e Vitara With Electric 4WD System Unveiled as Company's First-Ever EV; India Launch Set for 2025
- Wednesday November 6, 2024
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
Suzuki unveiled the production-spec first-ever electric vehicle (EV) — the Suzuki e Vitara — at an event in Milan, Italy, ahead of its public launch in 2025 in India as well as the global markets. It is based on the eVX prototype that was first showcased at the 2023 Auto Expo and is built on a new born-electric platform. The EV comes with an el...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
Apple Secretly Worked With China’s BYD on Long-Range EV Battery
- Thursday October 17, 2024
- Gabrielle Coppola and Mark Gurman, Bloomberg News
Apple and Chinese automaker BYD, as per people familiar with the situation, teamed up around 2017 to build a battery system using lithium iron phosphate cells. The technology was designed to be longer-range and safer than typical electric-vehicle batteries at the time.
-
www.gadgets360.com