Hydrogen, the lightest element on the periodic table, is a master of escaping almost any container it's stored in. Its ...

Critical minerals are going to stay in the news until further notice. So expect more headlines about metals you’ve never ...

The U.S. Geological Survey's (USGS) updated critical minerals list now encompasses 60 different materials, representing around 80% of all the mined commodities on the periodic table.

In the “new metal era,” an increasing number of minerals are being classified as “essential” due to demands from defense, ...

By the time 2nm chips reach volume markets in 2026, leadership will not be debated — it will already be embedded in supply chains and reflected in equity valuations.

Motors and gear trains with micrometer dimensions and powered by light are fabricated using semiconductor lithography and ...

By inserting tiny imperfections into the stones, scientists open up possibilities in computing, encryption and sensors ...

Discovering new inorganic materials is central to advancing technologies in catalysis, energy storage, semiconductors, and more. But finding a material with just the right properties is extremely ...

Three historical forces are powering silver's momentum heading into 2026. Silver's unmatched electrical conductivity guarantees it a special role to play as some revolutionary technological trends ...

A breakthrough design combining a multi-periodic (Pd/Fe/FeO/MgO)4 spin tunnel junction and the coexistence of skyrmions and bimerons has enabled unprecedented control over electron spins. This ...

GLD and SLV ETFs have significantly outperformed physical coins in 2025, offering higher liquidity and cost efficiency amid ...