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Gaga's lithium tale sparks debate over cheap, non-prescription mood-support options
health1 month ago

Gaga's lithium tale sparks debate over cheap, non-prescription mood-support options

Lady Gaga says a controversial drug helped her mental health, including filming A Star Is Born while on lithium. The article contrasts prescription lithium carbonate—dosed by psychiatrists and linked to side effects—with lithium orotate, an over‑the‑counter, low‑dose supplement marketed as a cheaper alternative. Prescribed doses are typically 600–1,800 mg daily, while supplements run around 1–5 mg daily. While some experts and studies note mood‑stabilizing and potential neuroprotective benefits, safety concerns persist and most doctors warn that low‑dose lithium is not a substitute for medical care. The piece also references water‑borne lithium research and a Harvard study on dementia, underscoring the need for medical guidance before starting any supplement.

via Daily Mail Online|
#bipolar-disorder#health#lithium
Altmark Brine Signals a Major European Lithium Supply
business1 month ago

Altmark Brine Signals a Major European Lithium Supply

Neptune Energy’s Altmark project in northern Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, has emerged as a major European lithium prospect after an independent estimate pegged 43 million tons of lithium carbonate equivalent across its licenses. The company is piloting direct lithium extraction from hot brine—leveraging decades of gas-field infrastructure—with a second pilot in 2025 successfully producing battery-grade lithium carbonate, and a third pilot starting later that year to test adsorption, all ahead of a full demonstration phase and commercial production tied to European aims for domestic supply.

via The Daily Galaxy|
#altmark#brine#business
Lithium Wake: SpaceX Re-Entry Reveals Metal Pollution in Europe
science1 month ago

Lithium Wake: SpaceX Re-Entry Reveals Metal Pollution in Europe

European researchers using LiDAR traced a SpaceX Falcon 9 first-stage re-entry, finding about 30 kilograms of lithium deposited in the upper atmosphere—ten times the normal daily input—alongside aluminum oxide. The event highlights potential shifts in atmospheric chemistry and pollution from rocket traffic as satellite constellations grow, with implications for ozone chemistry and ground-based astronomy.

via Indian Defence Review|
#aluminum-oxide#atmosphere#lithium
First real-time lidar capture of space debris pollution from a rocket re-entry
space-exploration1 month ago

First real-time lidar capture of space debris pollution from a rocket re-entry

Scientists used a ground-based LiDAR to observe in near real time the air-pollution plume produced when SpaceX Falcon 9 debris burned up on re‑entry. The lithium signal peaked at about 60 miles altitude, and the plume moved across Western Europe (Ireland to Germany) over roughly a day, while the debris crossed from Ireland to Poland in about 2.5 minutes. Lithium is a rare tracer in the atmosphere; the team estimates about 80 grams of lithium enter Earth's atmosphere daily globally, with a Falcon 9 contributing roughly 30 kilograms of aluminum‑lithium hull and batteries per vehicle. Aluminum oxide formation could affect ozone and climate, and researchers plan to measure additional metals in future campaigns; the study was published February 19, 2026 in Communications Earth & Environment.

via Space|
#atmospheric-chemistry#lidar#lithium
Uncontrolled Falcon 9 Reentry Deposits Lithium into Upper Atmosphere, Study Finds
science1 month ago

Uncontrolled Falcon 9 Reentry Deposits Lithium into Upper Atmosphere, Study Finds

Researchers using lidar near Saxony, Germany, detected a lithium plume 58–60 miles up about 20 hours after an uncontrolled Falcon 9 reentry, with lithium concentrations roughly tenfold above background; the study, published in Nature, notes that metals from spacecraft (lithium and other alloys) may alter upper-atmosphere chemistry, but the environmental impact remains uncertain and warrants further research.

via Gizmodo|
#atmosphere#falcon-9#lidar
Solid-State EV Batteries: Cost, Heat, and Dendrite Dilemmas
technology1 month ago

Solid-State EV Batteries: Cost, Heat, and Dendrite Dilemmas

Solid-state batteries swap a liquid electrolyte for a solid one in EV cells, promising safety and higher energy density but face major hurdles before mass production: higher overall lithium demand and costs, risk of dendrite-caused short circuits and thermal runaway (with even non‑lithium options like sodium-ion as alternatives), stringent manufacturing tolerances and interfacial resistance at the cathode–electrolyte–anode interfaces, brittle ceramic separators prone to cracking, and thermal-management challenges since solid electrolytes don’t dissipate heat as easily as liquids.

via Jalopnik|
#dendrites#lithium#production-costs
Lithium in the Brain Sparks a Ten-Year Alzheimer’s Breakthrough
science2 months ago

Lithium in the Brain Sparks a Ten-Year Alzheimer’s Breakthrough

Harvard researchers show lithium naturally exists in the brain and supports neuron function; lithium depletion is an early Alzheimer’s change and is reduced when amyloid plaques bind lithium. In mice, losing brain lithium accelerates disease, while a lithium orotate compound can prevent or reverse pathology, prompting planned clinical trials; researchers caution against self-medicating until trials establish safety and efficacy.

via Harvard Gazette|
#alzheimers-disease#amyloid#brain-aging
Germany Discovers Massive Lithium Reserves, Boosting EV Battery Supply
energy6 months ago

Germany Discovers Massive Lithium Reserves, Boosting EV Battery Supply

Germany's Altmark region has discovered one of the world's largest lithium deposits, with 43 million tons of lithium carbonate equivalent, positioning the country as a major player in the global lithium market. Neptune Energy plans to use environmentally friendly direct lithium extraction techniques to minimize ecological impact, supporting Germany's transition to sustainable energy resources and boosting its role in the electric vehicle battery supply chain.

via Energy Reporters|
#altmark#energy#germany
Hope and Progress in the Fight Against Alzheimer’s
health6 months ago

Hope and Progress in the Fight Against Alzheimer’s

2025 has seen promising advances in Alzheimer's research, including the FDA-approved blood test for early detection, evidence that lifestyle changes can improve cognition, increased focus on inflammation's role, vaccines potentially reducing dementia risk, and new links between lithium and neuroprotection, all of which could significantly impact diagnosis, prevention, and treatment.

via The Washington Post|
#alzheimers-blood-test#dementia-vaccines#health
Lithium's Potential Role in Protecting the Brain from Alzheimer’s
health7 months ago

Lithium's Potential Role in Protecting the Brain from Alzheimer’s

New research suggests that lithium, a trace mineral naturally present in the brain, may play a protective role against Alzheimer's disease by regulating harmful proteins and supporting neuron health. Reduced lithium levels are linked to increased risk and progression of Alzheimer's, and supplementing with lithium orotate shows promise in animal studies for preventing or slowing disease development. Further research and clinical trials are needed to confirm its effectiveness in humans.

via PsyPost|
#alzheimers#brain-health#cognitive-decline