Though it has some of the world's most significant reserves, Latin America has not emerged as a key player in the rare earth ...

As illustrated in the map below, based on data from the latest U.S. Geological Survey report on rare earths, China holds the ...

Voluminous clouds of cosmic dust permeate our galaxy, but only recently has software allowed detailed observations of the stuff at scale.

Thorium, an abundant and safer alternative to uranium, could soon become a vital resource in the quest to meet energy needs.