Bloomberg Primer

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Scientists are developing more powerful magnets to enable clean energy sources like fusion; China's dominance of the supply chain for rare earth magnets threatens their global availability.
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The Race to Challenge China's EV Lead
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Chinese companies dominate the EV battery supply chain and are expanding rapidly outside their home market. Meanwhile, competitors are looking to new chemistries to leapfrog the leading tech.

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AI Is Pushing Chipmaking to Its Limits
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Semiconductors power modern technology, from AI to everyday devices; global tensions and rising demand are forcing the chip supply chain to adapt.

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Making New Nuclear Fuel for an Atomic Renaissance
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Nuclear power is attempting a comeback, but producing the necessary fuel is complex; from mining to enrichment, can new technologies and supply chains scale to power the next generation of reactors?

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How Flying Cars Became a Billion-Dollar Bet
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The idea of flying cars has largely remained science fiction, until now; a new generation of electrified aircraft is attracting the attention of investors and venture capitalists around the world.