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How China came to rule the world of rare earth elements

How China came to rule the world of rare earth elements

The U.S. once controlled the market on rare earth elements, sought after for a range of technologies. But in the last few decades, China has cornered that market and surpassed the U.S.
by Emily Feng

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Unexpected medical issue grounds Isle Royale wolf-moose survey

Unexpected medical issue grounds Isle Royale wolf-moose survey

Researchers from Michigan Tech University were unable to conduct their annual wolf-moose survey on Isle Royale this past winter. A last-minute medical issue grounded their ski-plane pilot, and no replacement was found in time. 
by The Associated Press

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Duluth EPA staffers put on leave for signing on to letter of ‘dissent’ critical of Trump administration

Duluth EPA staffers put on leave for signing on to letter of ‘dissent’ critical of Trump administration

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has placed up to six employees of the agency’s Duluth research lab on administrative leave for signing their names to the “declaration of dissent,” pending an investigation.
by Dan Kraker

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Science Museum of Minnesota lays off 43 employees

Science Museum of Minnesota lays off 43 employees

The museum’s reduction in staff comes months after the Trump administration announced that it would be cutting more than $1.3 million in grants from Minnesota museums and institutions.
by Jaylan Sims

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Canceled grants get the spotlight at a Capitol Hill ‘science fair’

Canceled grants get the spotlight at a Capitol Hill ‘science fair’

On Tuesday, scientists held an event organized by House Democrats in which they stood in front of posters outlining their work — and the federal cuts that now threaten it.
by Scott Neuman

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