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.
The Race to Challenge China's EV Lead
S2 E1

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.

AI Is Pushing Chipmaking to Its Limits
S2 E2

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

How New Magnets Could Power the Future
S1 E1

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.

Can Living Human Brain Cells Power AI?
S1 E2

Exploring the world of biocomputing; scientists are laying the foundation for a field that may blur the lines between the biological and synthetic.

How Flying Cars Became a Billion-Dollar Bet
S1 E5

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.

Why a Lunar Ecosystem Could Be Worth Billions
S1 E8

Governments and entrepreneurs are racing to commercialize the moon; these efforts could unlock a new, deep-space economy; but to return and stay will require the highest levels of innovation.