materials
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The U.S. is banning the export of lithium-ion battery and tungsten waste in an effort to curb its reliance on China and secure more of the critical materials its defense industry needs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
When these materials slam into Earth's magnetic shield, they can knock out satellites, threaten astronauts -- and create colourful auroras in the skies of northern and southern latitudes.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
Beijing began throttling exports of some of those materials in recent years, raising global alarm.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Manufacturers currently produce these materials mainly through powder metallurgy.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 4, 2026
Also, there are time constraints, scheduling issues, materials and resources, and perhaps curricular or administrative support.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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