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Heavy Metal: The Race for Rare Earths and Other Metals

Hall of the Universe
Enter at 81st Street

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What do cell phones and missile defense systems have in common? Both require traces of essential metals that are extremely rare on our planet. As demand for these rare metals increases, questions about supply and sustainability grow more urgent. Join Jim Webster, curator in the Museum's Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, for an exploration of the properties of rare metal deposits that are key ingredients in common consumer products and specialized technologies.