India has a $800m plan to make rare earth magnets, aiming to reduce dependence on Chinese imports - but can it work?

This video explores the nature of magnets and how they create invisible magnetic forces. It explains the origin of magnetism, how magnetic fields are formed, and the role of electrons in generating ...

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In what could very well end up being a major breakthrough for the technology industry, researchers at from Tohoku University (Japan) have successfully produced a completely rare-Earth-free, ...

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Apple announced a new commitment Tuesday to buy $500 million worth of American-made rare earth magnets from Texas-based MP Materials. The raw material will go into iPhones, MacBooks and more. In ...

Light can quickly change magnetic behavior, hinting at faster data storage methods Researchers controlled magnets thinner than a hair without extreme cooling or conditions Laser pulses altered magnet ...

India hopes to make its own rare earth magnets for domestic use [Bloomberg via Getty Images] In November 2025, India approved a 73bn-rupee ($800m; £600m) plan that could help it to cut its dependence ...