Gold is widely used in computer hardware components for its conductivity and resistance to corrosion, though each device contains only about 0.2 grams. Electronic devices contain rare earth elements ...

Researchers developed a new method for recovering gold from electronic waste. This process utilizes a sponge made from ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Can Gold Be Extracted From E-Waste? Photo: Getty Images The idea sounds tempting: Use discarded computers as a personal gold ...