URBAN 6 (IMAGE) Rice University Caption A flash Joule heating process developed at Rice University recovers valuable and toxic metals from electronic waste. The process allows for “urban mining” of resources. Credit Jeff Fitlow/Rice University Usage Restrictions None License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.