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Stem Cells & Diabetes, Rare Earth Metals, Leaping Sharks - Curiosity Daily

Stem Cells & Diabetes, Rare Earth Metals, Leaping Sharks - Curiosity Daily

Update: 2024-11-06
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Today, you’ll learn about a potential cure for diabetes, how ancient extinct volcanoes might provide a boost for your cell phones, and why sharks and rays fling themselves out of the water.  

 

Stem Cells & Diabetes 

 

 

Rare Earth Metals  

 

  • “Humanity needs more rare earth elements. Extinct volcanoes could be a rich new source.” by Michael Anenburg. 2024.  
  • “Demand for rare-earth metals is skyrocketing, so we’re creating a safer, cleaner way to recover them from old phones and laptops.” by Cristina Pozo-Gonzalo. 2021.  
  • “Europe’s largest deposit of rare earth metals located in Kiruna area.” LKAB. 2023.  

 

Leaping Sharks 

 

 

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Stem Cells & Diabetes, Rare Earth Metals, Leaping Sharks - Curiosity Daily

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