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ISS astronaut captures a rare phenomenon from orbit — a giant 'sprite' above a thunderstorm
U.S. astronaut Nichole "Vapor" Ayers captured a spectacular view of a phenomenon known as a "sprite" blazing to life above an ...
What India Must Do To Tackle Rare Earth Mineral Shortages—CII President Lays Out Roadmap
The newly appointed CII president pointed out that establishing domestic production capabilities is complex and costly, ...
Indian electronics manufacturers face double whammy with import curb on gold compounds
India’s electronics manufacturing sector, which has been struggling with China’s restrictions on rare earth magnet exports, faces a double whammy with import curbs on gold compound — a key raw ...
'No quick fix': CII sees rare minerals as India’s big test after semiconductor success
Rare earth elements (REEs), crucial for smartphones, EVs, and defense gear, are increasingly shaping geopolitical power.
How China quietly built a global rare earth monopoly over decades
China quietly built a near-monopoly in rare earth metals through decades of strategic investment, innovation, and state-led ...
Rainbow’ in space? NASA's PUNCH mission reveals a dazzling view
NASA's PUNCH mission, launched in March 2025, is already delivering remarkable results. The mission captured a rare \"rainbow\" view of space dust and i ...
A Rare Rock from Another Planet Is Up for Auction — and It’s Expected to Sell for This Many Millions
A rare rock from Mars known as Meteorite NWA 16788 will be up for auction at Sotheby's on July 16. The meteorite may sell for ...
Astronaut Captures Rare Jellyfish-Like Phenomenon Above Thunderstorm Clouds: ‘Wow ... I Caught This Sprite’
NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers, who is aboard the International Space Station as pilot of SpaceX Dragon’s Crew-10, captured the ...
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Rare snowfall in Atacama Desert forces the world's most powerful radio telescope into 'survival mode'
The ALMA radio telescope array in the Atacama Desert temporarily halted operations after a rare snowfall blanketed the base ...
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Unleash American Innovation: The Path To Rare Earth Independence
How America Can Break Free From China’s Minerals Stranglehold America has a real shot at ending its dangerous reliance on the People’s Republic of China (PRC) for rare earth elements, but only if it ...
China Has Paid a High Price for Its Dominance in Rare Earths
Dust and groundwater contaminated with heavy metals and radioactive chemicals pose a health threat that the authorities have ...
For the First Time, Scientists Witness an Undersea “Slow Slip” Earthquake Unzip
Seafloor sensors caught a rare slow quake in action. It hints at how Earth's stress is quietly released. For the first time, ...