Metals and rare earths: what they are, where they are extracted and what they are used for

In this episode Diederik Jekel and Krijn Soeteman talk about science news and backgrounds of the week. Where does the name come from and how do you pronounce it? TikTok thomasv682: Why do you pronounce it as sciensias and not scienTias. I asked the OG himself. Science behind the news: China stops rare earths. […] More science? Read the latest articles on Scientias.nl .

Rare metals and rare earths are essential components in many industries and areas of our lives. Present in from microchips to advanced weapons systems, these elements possess unique properties that make them irreplaceable, but obtaining them represents a challenge.