Sweden already plays a significant role in the history of rare earths. Perhaps the key to Europe's independence from raw materials also lies in Scandinavia.
China's market power in the rare earths sector is repeatedly perceived as a potential threat. But where do these fears come from?
From energy guzzler to solar cell – the glass building front can look back on a turbulent history.
Indium and manganese make colors shine. The discovery came about by accident.
Accusations of plagiarism have been around for centuries. And the presentation of the then new element tellurium in 1798 in Berlin was overshadowed by a row about intellectual property.
Viel wird derzeit über strategische Metalle geschrieben. Doch was ist mit der Bezeichnung gemeint?