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Rare earth on ancient stars
Space science

Rare earth on ancient stars

The discovery of rare earth elements in ancient stars reinforces the understanding of special meteor waves in the early stages of cosmic formation.

December 17, 2018
Rare marine exploitation by robots
Space science

Rare marine exploitation by robots

Japan will use robots to exploit rare earth and precious metals in the ocean floor within the next decade.

December 17, 2018
Rare land: 'America' war - China - Japan
Scientific application

Rare land: 'America' war - China - Japan

The US manufacturing industry, especially the green energy industry, always needs rare earths, but they are heavily dependent on China, at least for the next five years.

December 16, 2018
Rare earth in the seabed
Environment

Rare earth in the seabed

Economists and geologists are worried that reserves of rare earth elements (hereinafter referred to as rare earths) will run out faster than expected because supply does…

December 16, 2018
Recovery of rare earth from waste water
Environment

Recovery of rare earth from waste water

Rare earth elements are essential for making modern electronic devices such as magnets, catalysts, superconductors ... But because they are rare, they are very expensive.

December 16, 2018
Japan found a huge source of rare earth in the sea
Environment

Japan found a huge source of rare earth in the sea

Japanese researchers have found a huge source of rare earth in the Pacific Ocean, with the concentration of this precious mineral in soil 30 times higher than that of Ch…

December 16, 2018