Stars forge elements in new, uncharted ways: Experimental physicist discusses the 'i-process'

All around us are elements forged in stars, from the nickel and copper in coins to the gold and silver in jewelry. Scientists ...
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Will We Run Out of Rare Earth Elements?

Rare earth elements are actually more abundant than precious metals such as platinum and gold. The challenge, however, is ...

Chinese team finds a fern that makes rare earth elements

Scientists have discovered a fern from South China that naturally forms tiny crystals containing rare earth elements (REEs).