Scientists Turn Single Molecule Clockwise or Counterclockwise on Demand
Controlling a europium molecule’s rotation could lead to advancements in microelectronics and quantum computing
rare earths
Analysis of Particles of the Asteroid Ryugu Delivers Surprising Results
Researchers use SR-XRF-CT method to examine Ryugu and discovered areas with a massive accumulation of rare earths
Bio-Based Materials Used to Salvage Rare Earth Elements
Researchers use biological waste products to salvage neodymium from electronic waste
Rare Earth Elements Extracted from Waste
Rice lab’s flash Joule heating extracts valuable elements from fly ash, bauxite residue, electronic waste
Rare Earth Elements and Old Mines Spell Trouble for Western Water Supplies
Acid rock drainage into Western streams is a problem; climate change is making it worse
Nanocluster Discovery Will Protect Precious Metals
A new type of catalyst that will lead to new, sustainable ways of making and using molecules
Mining Precious Rare-Earth Elements from Coal Fly Ash
Researchers report a simple method for recovering rare-earth elements from coal fly ash using a reusable ionic liquid
New Treatment Turns Waste into Valuable Critical Minerals
New acid mine drainage treatment process enables researchers to recover higher concentrations of rare earth elements using smaller amounts of chemicals
The Complicated Future of Offshore Wind Power in the US
New research lays out thorny challenges facing the renewable sector
Bacterial Protein Could Help Find Materials for Your Next Smartphone
A newly discovered protein could help detect, target, and collect from the environment the rare-earth metals used in smartphones