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In recent weeks, the term rare earth elements—or “rare earths”—has gone from obscure scientific jargon to a national security headline. Why? Because these 17 metallic elements are essential to everything from smartphones and electric vehicles to fighter jets and wind turbines—and China controls nearly the entire supply chain.
Continue reading What Are Rare Earth Elements—and Why the U.S. Is Racing to Catch Up to China
