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New laser crystals and fibers aim to reduce reliance on rare-earth imports
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New laser crystals and fibers aim to reduce reliance on rare-earth imports

Various oxide laser crystals with different active dopants (rare-earth elements and transition metals). Credit: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Germany’s dependence on these critical raw materials became...

Study shows how EV manufacturers can reduce reliance on virgin rare earth minerals
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Study shows how EV manufacturers can reduce reliance on virgin rare earth minerals

The electrification of vehicle transportation depends on availability of rare earth minerals. A new study shows how electric truck manufacturers can implement circular...

EU tech companies push for digital sovereignty, reducing reliance on US and others
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EU tech companies push for digital sovereignty, reducing reliance on US and others

EU tech leaders want to move away from relying on foreign-owned infrastructure Establishing a Euro-stack would increase competition and innovation EU companies want...

Europe’s reliance on US weapons has risen, SIPRI says | Russia-Ukraine war News
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Europe’s reliance on US weapons has risen, SIPRI says | Russia-Ukraine war News

Europe’s imports of weapons made by the United States have skyrocketed in the past five years, raising serious questions about whether the continent...

Australia says reliance on coal-fired power drops to record low
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Australia says reliance on coal-fired power drops to record low

Energy authorities say quick action is needed to fill the gap left by shuttered coal-fired power stations. Australia’s reliance on coal-fired power stations...