**Scientists Trap a Rare-Earth Metal in a Molecular Cage, Unlocking a Strange New State**
By University of Iowa - Published on 27 October 2026
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 [...]
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