Molecular cages helped chemists remove one electron from terbium, making an unusual form easier to study for possible uses in quantum computing and advanced sensors. Rare-earth metals are essential to modern technologies, from smartphones and high-performance magnets to advanced medical devices. Yet separating these valuable elements remains a major challenge because many share remarkably similar […]
Scientists Trap a Rare-Earth Metal in a Molecular Cage, Unlocking a Strange New State
