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Expert explains rare earth elements—and why the Department of Defense is investing in them

Summary by Phys.org
Rare earth elements thread invisibly through daily life, quietly powering everything from laptops to smartphones to cars. "They're essential ingredients for our modern lives," said Virginia Tech mining expert Aaron Noble.

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The rare earth elements invisibly filter daily life, quietly feeding everything, from laptops to smartphones to cars."These are essential ingredients for our modern life," said Aaron Noble, Virginia Tech Mining's expert. "However, up to 82% of rare earth elements are imported from other countries, mainly from [...]

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Phys.org broke the news in United Kingdom on Monday, August 11, 2025.
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