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19/01/2026

Japan has found a way to recycle rare earths from dead EVs

Nissan has partnered with Waseda University to develop a new method that recovers rare earths from electric vehicle motors without dismantling them.

The process uses high-temperature molten materials to dissolve entire EV motors and separate rare earth magnets efficiently.

According to the researchers, around 98 percent of rare earth elements can be recovered using this technique.

A single EV motor contains several kilograms of rare earth magnets, with nearly one third made up of rare earth materials.

Until now, recovering these materials required manual disassembly, which was slow, expensive, and impractical at scale.

This breakthrough allows Japan to recycle rare earths domestically as EVs reach the end of their life cycle.

The technology is expected to become commercially viable in the 2030s as large numbers of EVs begin to be scrapped.

Japan hopes this innovation will reduce its dependence on China, which currently dominates the global rare earth supply.

15/01/2026

24/12/2025

For most medieval families, hunger was a normal part of survival. Crop failures, harsh winters, and poor storage often meant food ran out before spring. Peasants lived mostly on bread, porridge, and small amounts of vegetables, rarely tasting meat or dairy. When famine hit, people ate bark, roots, or even animal feed just to survive.

The wealthy enjoyed better meals with meat and spices, but even they faced shortages during bad harvests. There were no modern preservation methods, and diseases in livestock could wipe out food sources quickly. Markets were unreliable, and most people grew only what they needed for survival. A single storm or drought could destroy months of work.

Hunger weakened the immune system, making people more vulnerable to disease. Children were especially at risk, and malnutrition often caused stunted growth and early death. Food scarcity shaped medieval society, driving people to steal, fight, or depend on charity. For most, every meal was uncertain, and every winter felt like a test of endurance.

05/12/2025

23/11/2025

A tattoo that carries the pain of a lifetime, Kuma’s journey 🥹
by Jessica Cecconi ()