Rare Earths Use
- All
- News
- Videos
-
Magnets, Fighter Jets, Golf Clubs, Smartphones: What Are 'Rare Earths' For
- Wednesday December 3, 2025
- World News | Agence France-Presse
Crucial for making smartphones, fighter jets and electric cars, "rare earth" metals have become a strategic bargaining chip since main producer China this year introduced restrictions on their exports.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Opinion | Trump Has Well And Truly Shot Himself In The Foot With China
- Monday November 3, 2025
- Opinion | Naresh Kaushik
So, China has been able to use its rare earth policy to extract concessions on US high-tech exports. In other words, Trump has shot himself in the foot, something inconceivable before the trade war.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
China Outlines More Controls On Exports Of Rare Earths And Technology
- Thursday October 9, 2025
- World News | Associated Press
China outlined new curbs on exports of rare earths and related technologies, extending controls over use of the elements critical for many high-tech and military products.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Scientists Confirm Ancient Asteroid Impact Created North Sea’s Silverpit Crater 43 Million Years Ago
- Tuesday September 23, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
New research confirms the Silverpit Crater in the North Sea was formed by an asteroid impact around 43 million years ago. Using seismic imaging and rare mineral evidence, scientists proved the impact origin beyond doubt, resolving a debate that lasted two decades and placing the crater among Earth’s rare, well-preserved impact structures.
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
NASA’s Perseverance Rover Spots Megaripples, Proof Mars' Soil Is Still Shifting
- Sunday August 31, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA’s Perseverance rover has discovered striking megaripples — giant Martian sand waves — at a site called Kerrlaguna in Jezero Crater. These formations, about a meter tall, are larger than Earth’s beach ripples but smaller than the biggest dunes. Scientists say they formed when Mars had a thicker atmosphere and stronger winds, and many no...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
Apple To Expand US Manufacturing Base, To Use Only US-Made Rare Earth Magnets
- Thursday August 7, 2025
- World News | Asian News International
Technology giant Apple has announced a major push to expand its manufacturing base in the United States, including a decision to exclusively use rare-earth magnets made in the country.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
AirPods Production in India Faces Setback as China Restricts Rare Earth Metal Exports: Report
- Tuesday July 22, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
Apple commenced the production of AirPods in India for the first time earlier this year. However, it now faces a setback after China in April restricted exports of rare-Earth metals,. According to a report, the supply disruption has hit the Foxconn Interconnect Technology (FIT) factory in Telangana. However, the situation is reportedly being manage...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
Indian Scientists Unravel the Mystery Behind Rare Aurora Over Ladakh
- Sunday July 20, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A team of Indian astronomers has successfully explained the rare aurora seen over Ladakh, caused by intense solar activity and CME collisions. The event, captured in May 2024, was traced using global data and advanced solar models, offering new insights into space weather forecasting and solar storm impacts on Earth.
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
NASA Astronaut Captures Rare Red Sprite Over Storm from Space Station
- Wednesday July 9, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
In a rare celestial event, NASA astronaut Nichole “Vapor” Ayers captured a vivid red sprite lightning phenomenon from the International Space Station as it flared above a thunderstorm across Mexico and the southern U.S. The image highlights the importance of orbital observation and NASA's citizen-science initiative, Spritacular, which collects ...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
Gold Coins from ‘World’s Richest Shipwreck’ Show 300-Year-Old Castles and Crosses
- Wednesday June 11, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Gold coins from Colombia’s San José shipwreck show castles, lions, and unique crosses tied to the Lima mint in 1707. The find confirms the ship’s identity and offers rare insight into Spanish colonial wealth. Amid ownership disputes with Spain, Colombia hopes to preserve artifacts in a national museum showcasing the world’s most valuable shi...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
China's Rare Earth Restrictions Cripple Auto Industry Globally
- Friday June 6, 2025
- World News | Agence France-Presse
The global auto industry has been rocked by China's decision to restrict exports of rare earth magnets that are crucial to making vehicles. Beijing is using this as a key weapon in its trade war with Washington.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
NASA's TESS Discovers Fastest Disintegrating Planet Ever Seen: What You Need to Know
- Monday January 20, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA’s TESS has observed the closest and fastest disintegrating planet, BD+05 4868 Ab, located 141 light-years away. The planet loses a moon’s mass every million years as it is bombarded by its host star. Scientists are examining its massive dust trails, offering rare insights into the composition of terrestrial exoplanets. Researchers from MIT...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
Study Explores Sun’s Magnetic Field Changes and Solar Wind Acceleration
- Friday December 20, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A study published in The Astrophysical Journal has shed light on how the Sun’s magnetic field influences solar wind acceleration. Using data from the Parker Solar Probe and Solar Orbiter, researchers observed that sharp magnetic switchbacks smooth out into gentler waves as they travel further from the Sun. This relaxation process transfers magnet...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
China's Geologists Unearth Valuable Niobium Ore In Inner Mongolia
- Thursday October 12, 2023
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Scientists say that the newly discovered ore containing the rare metal niobium could revolutionize battery innovation.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
China Finds Rare Earth Deposits Along 1,000-km Himalayan Belt: Report
- Thursday June 22, 2023
- World News | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi
Chinese scientists used artificial intelligence to identify chemical composition of rocks leading to the discovery.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Magnets, Fighter Jets, Golf Clubs, Smartphones: What Are 'Rare Earths' For
- Wednesday December 3, 2025
- World News | Agence France-Presse
Crucial for making smartphones, fighter jets and electric cars, "rare earth" metals have become a strategic bargaining chip since main producer China this year introduced restrictions on their exports.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Opinion | Trump Has Well And Truly Shot Himself In The Foot With China
- Monday November 3, 2025
- Opinion | Naresh Kaushik
So, China has been able to use its rare earth policy to extract concessions on US high-tech exports. In other words, Trump has shot himself in the foot, something inconceivable before the trade war.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
China Outlines More Controls On Exports Of Rare Earths And Technology
- Thursday October 9, 2025
- World News | Associated Press
China outlined new curbs on exports of rare earths and related technologies, extending controls over use of the elements critical for many high-tech and military products.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Scientists Confirm Ancient Asteroid Impact Created North Sea’s Silverpit Crater 43 Million Years Ago
- Tuesday September 23, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
New research confirms the Silverpit Crater in the North Sea was formed by an asteroid impact around 43 million years ago. Using seismic imaging and rare mineral evidence, scientists proved the impact origin beyond doubt, resolving a debate that lasted two decades and placing the crater among Earth’s rare, well-preserved impact structures.
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
NASA’s Perseverance Rover Spots Megaripples, Proof Mars' Soil Is Still Shifting
- Sunday August 31, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA’s Perseverance rover has discovered striking megaripples — giant Martian sand waves — at a site called Kerrlaguna in Jezero Crater. These formations, about a meter tall, are larger than Earth’s beach ripples but smaller than the biggest dunes. Scientists say they formed when Mars had a thicker atmosphere and stronger winds, and many no...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
Apple To Expand US Manufacturing Base, To Use Only US-Made Rare Earth Magnets
- Thursday August 7, 2025
- World News | Asian News International
Technology giant Apple has announced a major push to expand its manufacturing base in the United States, including a decision to exclusively use rare-earth magnets made in the country.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
AirPods Production in India Faces Setback as China Restricts Rare Earth Metal Exports: Report
- Tuesday July 22, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
Apple commenced the production of AirPods in India for the first time earlier this year. However, it now faces a setback after China in April restricted exports of rare-Earth metals,. According to a report, the supply disruption has hit the Foxconn Interconnect Technology (FIT) factory in Telangana. However, the situation is reportedly being manage...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
Indian Scientists Unravel the Mystery Behind Rare Aurora Over Ladakh
- Sunday July 20, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A team of Indian astronomers has successfully explained the rare aurora seen over Ladakh, caused by intense solar activity and CME collisions. The event, captured in May 2024, was traced using global data and advanced solar models, offering new insights into space weather forecasting and solar storm impacts on Earth.
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
NASA Astronaut Captures Rare Red Sprite Over Storm from Space Station
- Wednesday July 9, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
In a rare celestial event, NASA astronaut Nichole “Vapor” Ayers captured a vivid red sprite lightning phenomenon from the International Space Station as it flared above a thunderstorm across Mexico and the southern U.S. The image highlights the importance of orbital observation and NASA's citizen-science initiative, Spritacular, which collects ...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
Gold Coins from ‘World’s Richest Shipwreck’ Show 300-Year-Old Castles and Crosses
- Wednesday June 11, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Gold coins from Colombia’s San José shipwreck show castles, lions, and unique crosses tied to the Lima mint in 1707. The find confirms the ship’s identity and offers rare insight into Spanish colonial wealth. Amid ownership disputes with Spain, Colombia hopes to preserve artifacts in a national museum showcasing the world’s most valuable shi...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
China's Rare Earth Restrictions Cripple Auto Industry Globally
- Friday June 6, 2025
- World News | Agence France-Presse
The global auto industry has been rocked by China's decision to restrict exports of rare earth magnets that are crucial to making vehicles. Beijing is using this as a key weapon in its trade war with Washington.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
NASA's TESS Discovers Fastest Disintegrating Planet Ever Seen: What You Need to Know
- Monday January 20, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA’s TESS has observed the closest and fastest disintegrating planet, BD+05 4868 Ab, located 141 light-years away. The planet loses a moon’s mass every million years as it is bombarded by its host star. Scientists are examining its massive dust trails, offering rare insights into the composition of terrestrial exoplanets. Researchers from MIT...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
Study Explores Sun’s Magnetic Field Changes and Solar Wind Acceleration
- Friday December 20, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A study published in The Astrophysical Journal has shed light on how the Sun’s magnetic field influences solar wind acceleration. Using data from the Parker Solar Probe and Solar Orbiter, researchers observed that sharp magnetic switchbacks smooth out into gentler waves as they travel further from the Sun. This relaxation process transfers magnet...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
China's Geologists Unearth Valuable Niobium Ore In Inner Mongolia
- Thursday October 12, 2023
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Scientists say that the newly discovered ore containing the rare metal niobium could revolutionize battery innovation.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
China Finds Rare Earth Deposits Along 1,000-km Himalayan Belt: Report
- Thursday June 22, 2023
- World News | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi
Chinese scientists used artificial intelligence to identify chemical composition of rocks leading to the discovery.
-
www.ndtv.com