In Reply to: Looks like we can't do much without magnets.... posted by bluebellknoll on June 02, 2025 at 06:41:58
"Processing rare earths is technically demanding, but China has developed new processes. Rare earth chemistry programs are offered in 39 universities across the country, while the United States has no similar programs."
As "we" keep tearing down research programs and higher education, we'll keep falling further and further behind everywhere we were once global leaders. Thanks TACO and Elon.