Rare earth elements (REEs) are pivotal in many modern technologies, ranging from renewable energy systems to advanced electronics, owing to their unique optical, magnetic, and electronic properties.

Rare earth elements sit quietly inside smartphones, electric vehicles, and wind turbines, yet they are notoriously difficult ...

Rare earth elements are used in a wide variety of modern technologies, from wind turbines to phones. While the elements aren't all that rare, they are difficult to extract and purify. A team led by ...

(Santa Barbara, Calif.) — Rare earth elements sustain the Information Age, and securing a supply of these metals has become a matter of national and economic security. They’re ubiquitous in our smart ...