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Video: Young Boy Injured After Phone Battery Explodes In Mouth
A viral CCTV clip shows a young boy suffering burn injuries after biting a lithium phone battery, triggering a violent chemical explosion.
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Magnetic Control of Lithium Enables Safer, High-Capacity “Dream Battery” Without Explosion Risk
POSTECH researchers have developed a “dream battery” using magnetic control of lithium to prevent dendrite formation. The hybrid anode stores lithium safely, offers four times the capacity of graphite, and sustains stable cycling, creating a safer high-energy solution for EVs and energy storage.
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This Volcanic Crater In US Has Lithium Worth $1.5 Trillion
A vast lithium-rich clay deposit on the Nevada-Oregon border may be the world’s biggest, potentially worth around $1.5 trillion.
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Can You Carry An Electric Toothbrush On Flights?
If you or your kids use an electric toothbrush, here is a simple guide to understand whether you can carry it on flights or not.
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Man Set On Fire In Airport Lounge After Power Bank Explodes Inside Pocket
A 50-year-old man caught fire at Melbourne International Airport after a lithium power bank exploded in his pocket at 11am local time on Thursday, leaving him with significant burns on his leg and fingers.
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Power Bank Blast At Melbourne Airport Lounge Sets Man On Fire
Soon after the accident, the airport staff helped the injured man into a shower before paramedics arrived to treat his injuries
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New Battery Tech May Double EV Range and Safety, Researchers in China Claim
A team in China has unveiled a lithium battery design with over 600 Wh/kg energy density—double that of Tesla’s best batteries. If scalable, the breakthrough could revolutionise electric vehicles, extend driving ranges, and improve safety. Researchers caution that it remains a proof-of-concept requiring more real-world testing before mass adopt...
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Ola's Indigenous Cell, Lithium-Ion Battery, Ready: CEO Bhavish Aggarwal To NDTV
Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal on Monday said the company has begun integrating its indigenously developed lithium-ion batteries into its vehicles.
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Self-Adaptive Electrolytes Expand Stability for Fast-Charging High-Energy Batteries
University of Maryland researchers have designed self-adaptive electrolytes that dynamically expand their stability during charging, enabling safer and faster high-energy batteries. Inspired by the “salting-out” effect, the approach has shown improved performance in both lithium-metal and zinc-metal cells, paving the way for next-generation ene...
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Magnetic Wave Study Detects Lithium in Mercury’s Exosphere for First Time Ever
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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Scientists Develop Self-Healing Stretchable Lithium Batteries With Enhanced Durability
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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18 Million Tons Of 'White Gold' Worth $540 Billion Unearthed In The US
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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KAIST Researchers Increase Lithium Metal Battery Lifespan by 750 Percent with Water-Based Solution
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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Lithium Mining Could Have Drastic Impact on Water Quality and Environment, Says Study
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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India, US Sign Pact to Cooperate on Critical Battery Mineral Supply Chains
Indian Trade Minister Piyush Goyal and US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo have signed an MoU for the supply of lithium, cobalt and other critical minerals used in electric vehicles and clean energy applications.
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Video: Young Boy Injured After Phone Battery Explodes In Mouth
A viral CCTV clip shows a young boy suffering burn injuries after biting a lithium phone battery, triggering a violent chemical explosion.
-
Magnetic Control of Lithium Enables Safer, High-Capacity “Dream Battery” Without Explosion Risk
POSTECH researchers have developed a “dream battery” using magnetic control of lithium to prevent dendrite formation. The hybrid anode stores lithium safely, offers four times the capacity of graphite, and sustains stable cycling, creating a safer high-energy solution for EVs and energy storage.
-
This Volcanic Crater In US Has Lithium Worth $1.5 Trillion
A vast lithium-rich clay deposit on the Nevada-Oregon border may be the world’s biggest, potentially worth around $1.5 trillion.
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Can You Carry An Electric Toothbrush On Flights?
If you or your kids use an electric toothbrush, here is a simple guide to understand whether you can carry it on flights or not.
-
Man Set On Fire In Airport Lounge After Power Bank Explodes Inside Pocket
A 50-year-old man caught fire at Melbourne International Airport after a lithium power bank exploded in his pocket at 11am local time on Thursday, leaving him with significant burns on his leg and fingers.
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Power Bank Blast At Melbourne Airport Lounge Sets Man On Fire
Soon after the accident, the airport staff helped the injured man into a shower before paramedics arrived to treat his injuries
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New Battery Tech May Double EV Range and Safety, Researchers in China Claim
A team in China has unveiled a lithium battery design with over 600 Wh/kg energy density—double that of Tesla’s best batteries. If scalable, the breakthrough could revolutionise electric vehicles, extend driving ranges, and improve safety. Researchers caution that it remains a proof-of-concept requiring more real-world testing before mass adopt...
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Ola's Indigenous Cell, Lithium-Ion Battery, Ready: CEO Bhavish Aggarwal To NDTV
Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal on Monday said the company has begun integrating its indigenously developed lithium-ion batteries into its vehicles.
-
Self-Adaptive Electrolytes Expand Stability for Fast-Charging High-Energy Batteries
University of Maryland researchers have designed self-adaptive electrolytes that dynamically expand their stability during charging, enabling safer and faster high-energy batteries. Inspired by the “salting-out” effect, the approach has shown improved performance in both lithium-metal and zinc-metal cells, paving the way for next-generation ene...
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Magnetic Wave Study Detects Lithium in Mercury’s Exosphere for First Time Ever
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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Scientists Develop Self-Healing Stretchable Lithium Batteries With Enhanced Durability
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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18 Million Tons Of 'White Gold' Worth $540 Billion Unearthed In The US
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.
-
KAIST Researchers Increase Lithium Metal Battery Lifespan by 750 Percent with Water-Based Solution
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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Lithium Mining Could Have Drastic Impact on Water Quality and Environment, Says Study
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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India, US Sign Pact to Cooperate on Critical Battery Mineral Supply Chains
Indian Trade Minister Piyush Goyal and US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo have signed an MoU for the supply of lithium, cobalt and other critical minerals used in electric vehicles and clean energy applications.
