An aerogel made from old milk can extract highly pure gold nuggets from discarded computer motherboards and other electonics.

But is there any science to show that metals can be turned into gold? In fact, there is — but it would be far from a profitable business, evidence shows.

The gold wouldn’t be the end game, more like a side hustle. The millions of dollars made from selling the precious metal ...

Medieval alchemists have been vindicated after scientists proved lead can be turned into gold. What will it mean for the gold price?

Other metals might be worth their weight in gold, but can they be turned into it?