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Rare earth elements explained – why these 17 minerals matter for energy, tech, and security
(Part 1 of 2) Key takeaways Rare earth elements (REE) are not geologically rare, but commercially viable deposits are – making economic extraction difficult and highly concentrated. China dominates the REE value chain, producing 68% of global output and controlling ~90% of global refining capacity. ...
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Abductions and death squads – Kenya’s violent history of dissent suppression
Billy Simani had participated in nationwide demonstrations opposing the 2024 Finance Bill, which proposed new taxation measures in Kenya. At approximately 15:00 hours on...
Epic AI failures – lessons from the trenches
AI fills pitch decks with promise, then reappears in post-mortems when reality intervenes. Models perform flawlessly in demos, stumble in production, and leave expensive...
The ‘glass’ of influenza vaccines not as full as claimed
Health services across the Northern Hemisphere are once again bracing for what many in the media like to call the “winter crisis” – an...