HOW NIELS BOHR CRACKED THE RARE-EARTH CODE

Rare earths are presently steering debates on EV batteries, wind turbines and next-gen defence gear. Yet many people frequently mix up what “rare earths” truly are. These 17 elements look ordinary, but they anchor the devices we use daily. Their baffling chemistry had scientists scratching their heads for decades—until Niels Bohr intervened.