In this episode of C&EN Uncovered, host Craig Bettenhausen speaks with C&EN Editor, Matt Blois, about an article he wrote regarding recent sustainable breakthroughs in Rare Earth Mining. Together, they talk about these claims as well as the potential future of mining for rare earth materials crucial to our technology. You can find the link to the article <a href= "https://cen.acs.org/physical-chemistry/computational-chemistry/quantum-computing-ibm-real-experiment/104/web/2026/03"> here</a>. Subscribe to Stereo Chemistry now on <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stereo-chemistry/id1342684917"> Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/7LuXGgxffat3bQZ5uEHL3i">Spotify</a>, or wherever you listen to podcasts. <h2 dir="ltr">Credits</h2> Executive producer: David Anderson Host: Craig Bettenhausen Reporter: Ananya Palivela Video + Audio Producer: David Anderson, Jeremy Barr Music: Commercial Flow, Shutterstock Contact Stereo Chemistry: Contact us on social media at @cenmag or email cenfeedback@acs.org.

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