Katie has a PhD in maths, specializing in the intersection of dynamical systems and number theory. She reports on topics from maths and history to society and animals. Katie has a PhD in maths, ...
There’s no shortage of stories about American companies that can’t cope with competition from overseas, and in manufacturing, that typically means China. But there are also stories, and more lately, ...
From cell phones to wind turbines and missile defense systems, modern technologies depend on critical minerals like rare earth elements. As demand grows, researchers are exploring more efficient and ...
The U.S. government is offering companies $24 million to prototype and test projects that retrieve rare earth critical ...
On the face of it, harnessing wind power to heat your house seems easy. In fact some of you might be doing it already, assuming you’ve got a wind farm somewhere on your local grid and you have an ...
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Why the ideal magnet remains out of reach
Electron behavior is so complex and entangled, only quantum math may suffice ...
A new iron magnet — invented in Minnesota — could reduce reliance on China for EV motors and cellphones Niron Magnetics makes magnets without “rare earth” elements that can be used in electric vehicle ...
Explore India's efforts to develop cost-effective cerium-based magnets, reducing dependence on imports while utilizing ...
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