Scientists Seek to Invent a Way Out of Rare Earth Dependence

National Geographic reported that global rare earth supply constraints have scientists looking for alternative materials.

As quoted in the market news:

Scientists are focused intently on the goal of reducing or eliminating rare-earth elements in powerful permanent magnets used in everything from jet engines to electrical generators. Rare-earth minerals are not magnets themselves, but when added to magnetic elements like iron, they create uniquely strong magnets, impossible to move with one’s bare hands.

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