https://phys.org/ en-us Phys.org internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. Seeking to turn an environmental problem into an economic opportunity, high-tech companies in resource-poor Japan are mining mountains of toxic e-waste for precious materials. https://phys.org/news/2009-12-japan-toxic-e-waste-precious-materials.html Environment Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:10:01 EST news180266038