Scientists say Earth’s magnetic field may have funneled atmospheric particles to the moon for billions of years. Lunar soil could preserve a record of Earth’s past while providing resources for future ...

Discover the significance of rare-earth elements, their applications in technology, and the global race for their resources.

STORY: EDITORS NOTE: THIS SCRIPT AND VIDEO HAVE BEEN REFILED DUE TO A U.S.-CHINA TRADE DEAL BEING REACHED WITH A FRAMEWORK TO REMOVE CHINESE EXPORT RESTRICTIONS ON RARE EARTH MINERALS. THE STORY WAS ...

Rare earth elements (REEs), essential components in the magnets used in e-motors and wind turbines, are key to enabling the energy transition. However, REE mining and refining are highly concentrated ...

Can the rest of the world challenge Beijing’s dominance of high-performance magnets by developing new mining projects?