NIELS BOHR’S HIDDEN ROLE IN DECODING RARE-EARTH ELEMENTS

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