While Rare-Earth Trade Dispute Heats Up, Scientists Seek Alternatives
Friday, March 30, 2012 - 12:30
in Physics & Chemistry
While nations clash with China to ease its monopoly over the rare-earth minerals critical to energy technology, scientists hunt for other options.
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