Rare Earth | The Race for Mineral Resources | The Fuel of Our Technological World

Rare Earth - For thousands of years, they lay dormant in the soil until suddenly, they became the driving force behind a technical revolution. Smart phones, laptops, touch screens, wind turbines, hybrid vehicles: they all need rare earth materials. A fascinating glimpse at cutting-edge research...

52 min - Engineering & Megastructures - Moconomy

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