The US was once a major supplier of rare earths. But mining and refining the stuff is a deeply toxic business that fell afoul of environmental regulations.
For decades, the federal government’s steady current of support for higher education has helped carry generations of scholars from campus orientation to commencement. But now, much of that financial bedrock is at risk of disintegrating.
A pair of European satellites have created the first artificial solar eclipses by flying in precise and fancy formation, providing hours of on-demand totality for scientists.
The fast-moving legislation comes on the heels of a 2024 campaign cycle where the crypto industry ranked among the top political spenders in the country, underscoring its growing influence in Washington and beyond.
