This Chemist May Have Cracked Americas Rare Earth Problem

James Tour, chemist and nanotechnologist at Houston’s Rice University, in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Nov. 19, 2020. Tal Atzmon/The Epoch TimesChina has gained control not only of critical minerals, but also their production. A new technique could solve both of these problems. James Tour, chemist and nanotechnologist at Houston’s Rice University, in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Nov. 19, 2020. Tal Atzmon/The Epoch TimesThis Chemist May Have Cracked America’s Rare Earth ProblemChina has gained control not only of critical minerals, but also their production. A new technique could solve both of these problems. |November 29, 2025Updated:November 29, 2025One flash is all it takes.That’s how James Tour believes America can tackle China’s rare earth dominance.AD