Rare-earth metals, also known as lanthanides, are critical parts of modern life that are often hidden in plain sight. Their name comes from the Greek "lanthanein," which means "hidden." True to form, ...
A recent breakthrough in the world of geology and physics has surfaced with the discovery of a rare mineral deep beneath the Earth’s surface. Found in an underground reservoir, this unique mineral ...
(Bloomberg Businessweek) -- Energy independence was for decades a fantasy in the US, until the advent of a new kind of oil production technology in the early aughts changed the rules of the game.