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Podcast: Everything Everywhere Daily: History, Science, Geography, & More
Episode: Rare Earth Elements (Encore)
Description: Modern society is completely dependent on a set of technologies that include computer chips, fiber optic cables, lasers, video screens, electric motors, and batteries. All of those things are dependent on a small category of chemicals called rare earth elements. Their importance in technology has made them a focal point of international trade and politics. Learn more about rare earth elements and how the world has become completely reliant on them, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.Sponsors
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