Understanding where Earth's essential elements came from—and why some are missing—has long puzzled scientists. Now, a new ...

Synthetic biologists have developed a prototype for an innovative biosensor that can detect rare earth elements and be modified for a range of other applications.

A vast field of tall, skinny trees sways in a light breeze. In the future, poplar trees in a scene like this could be a ...

NASA's asteroid samples unveil ancient water world remnants, hinting at extraterrestrial origins of life on Earth.

Eugene Gholz analyzes the economic and security consequences of China's central position in the global rare-earths market. He discusses the evolution of the rare-earths market, which is critical ...

Understanding these dynamics can help geoscientists identify regions where valuable mantle materials, like rare earth elements critical for modern technology, might be concentrated. Additionally ...

Advancements in Phase 1 technical work and corporate alignment with U.S. defense objectives strengthen Tactical Resources’ role in U.S. rare earth elements production. VANCOUVER, British ...

Tectonic activity is considered an essential precondition for life on Earth because of how volcanoes and ocean ridges recycle elements between Earth’s crust and mantle. This recycling regulates ...

A research team developed electrokinetic mining (EKM), an eco-friendly method for extracting rare earth elements. EKM reduces environmental harm, lowers resource use, and achieved over 95% recovery in ...

China is the world's largest producer of rare earth elements. China has introduced a revolutionary technology that can significantly enhance the efficiency of rare earth element production ...