New Technique To Extract Gold From Old Electronics Could Make A Fortune, Scientists Say

New Technique to Extract Gold From Old Electronics Could Make a Fortune, Scientists Say

A team of researchers at ETH Zurich in Switzerland has made a discovery that they say could turn recycling e-waste into a literal goldmine.

Since he was 5, Tobi Akbas has been nicknamed "the Mayor" in the affluent suburb of Garrison, New York, where he lives. When his mom would take him to the supermarket, he would say hi to every person they saw. In high school, he'd wait in front of the school building to greet students as they arrived.

Now 22, Tobi still craves human connection like oxygen. He's the unofficial ambassador of a Garrison volunteer firefighting squad, handing out candy canes at the annual Santa Run. He posts motivational "Tobi tips" online — as well as sharing them with anyone who asks.

(via Williams Syndrome: the Joy and Sadness of Loving Strangers)

Williams syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by distinctive facial features, cardiovascular problems, developmental delays, and a unique cognitive profile. It is caused by the deletion of genetic material from chromosome 7, specifically a region known as 7q11.23. This deletion affects multiple genes and can lead to various physical and cognitive symptoms.

Individuals with Williams syndrome typically have a friendly and sociable personality, often displaying strong language and music abilities. However, they may also experience challenges in areas such as spatial relations, motor skills, and certain aspects of visual-spatial processing. People with Williams syndrome often have an affinity for music and may show an unusual level of empathy and social interest.

Keith Sapsford a 14 year old Australian boy hid in the wheel housing of a Japan Airlines Tokyo-bound jet in Sydney. John Gilspin, an amateur photographer, while testing his lense caught Keith’s 200 foot plunge to death. 

Scientists have discovered that beneath Antarctica's ice, an expanse equivalent to the combined size of Germany and France is releasing meltwater into a highly pressurized river stretching 290 miles to the ocean. This revelation potentially signifies concerning implications for rising sea levels.

via wired.com

Using the wind force captured by its two giant, controllable sails to boost its speed, Pyxis Ocean reportedly saved an average of 3.3 tons of fuel each day. And in optimal weather conditions, its trips through portions of the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic Oceans reduced fuel consumption by over 12 tons a day.

A cargo ship’s ‘WindWing’ sails saved it up to 12 tons of fuel per day

Times Square at the intersection of 7th Avenue and W 47th Street, New York, 1990. From the Budapest Municipal Photography Company archive.