Medicines made from gold may be effective against superbugs, research

Medicines made from gold may be effective against superbugs, research

Barcelona: A new research I 19 gold-based compounds have been identified that can successfully treat drug-resistant superbugs. According to research presented at the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases to be held next week in Copenhagen, Denmark, several gold-based compounds have been shown to be effective against tough bacteria. In a paper written…

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UN environment agency tackles mercury-tarnished gold mining industry

UN environment agency tackles mercury-tarnished gold mining industry

“Over 100 million people rely on artisanal gold mining for their livelihoods, so it’s critical that we work with governments to equip miners with the knowledge and tools necessary to phase out mercury use,” said Ludovic Bernaudat, the programme manager of planetGOLD, an innovative effort led by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP). Funded by the…

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With the help of graphene, it is possible to extract gold from e-waste

With the help of graphene, it is possible to extract gold from e-waste

Millions of tons of electronic waste (e-waste) are collected every year around the world, which also contains gold, but now with the help of graphene, gold can be extracted in an environmentally friendly way. Previously, this task was difficult and time-consuming. Gold is commonly used in electronic head-cutters and processors, but no suitable method of…

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