Death metal: The dark side of gold. By Anesha George . Sep 06, 2024 02:21 PM IST . Share Via. Copy Link.

U.S. scientists have created a way to change the surface properties of most metals to render them pitch-black, which could lead to more efficient fuel cells and sports cars as sleek as Batman's ride.

Gold mining is a dirty business, ... But the fact is that this precious metal has a dark side, too. As gold’s prestige and value increases, so do the implications of the trade itself. ...