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Super Nova
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by Super Nova » Wed Mar 29, 2023 1:42 am
I will post interesting science here, well of interest to me.
I like to understand a little about how the universe works. (to the limit of my limited intelligence)

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Super Nova
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by Super Nova » Wed Mar 29, 2023 1:44 am
How rare earth elements’ hidden properties make modern technology possible
In real life here on Earth, a group of natural metals known as the rare earths has made possible our own technology-powered society. Demand for these crucial components in nearly all modern electronics is skyrocketing.
Rare earths fulfill thousands of different needs — cerium, for instance, is used as a catalyst to refine petroleum, and gadolinium captures neutrons in nuclear reactors. But these elements’ most outstanding capabilities lie in their luminescence and magnetism.
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/rar ... technology
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