SMRTR Science & EngineeringApr 19, 2026Interesting Engineering

US scientists’ new method can measure rare-earth elements in plants without destroying them

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NC State researchers created a non-destructive fluorescence method to measure rare-earth elements in plants. This breakthrough could revolutionize phytomining and reduce US dependence on foreign rare-earth imports.

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