HOW NIELS BOHR CRACKED THE RARE-EARTH CODE

Rare earths are currently shaping debates on EV batteries, wind turbines and advanced defence gear. Yet the public often confuse what “rare earths” truly are. These 17 elements appear ordinary, but they power the gadgets we use daily. Their baffling chemistry left scientists scratching their heads for decades—until Niels Bohr stepped in. Bef