A recent edition of The Download highlights a groundbreaking extraction process for lithium that could significantly reduce costs and emissions, utilizing a weak acid to dissolve silicate minerals and release lithium along with other valuable materials. MIT professor Yet-Ming Chiang, who co-authored a study published in Science, believes this method could become the lowest-cost source of lithium globally. Meanwhile, an alarming Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has resulted in the deaths of four healthcare workers, with concerns growing due to the virus's characteristics and treatment challenges. The newsletter also discusses Pope Leo XIV's encyclical on artificial intelligence, emphasizing the need for responsible action as AI continues to shape human life.
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New Lithium Extraction Method and Rising Concerns Over Ebola Outbreak
MIT Technology Review· Thomas Macaulay· Saturday, May 30, 2026
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