Sandwiched between mercury and platinum on the periodic table, gold is just another element occurring naturally in the earth’s crust. This shiny yellow metal differs from its peers in that it has a powerful effect on human beings.
If you are using a computer screen to access this article, rare earth elements are involved. Europium, Terbium and Cerium all play key parts in the production of flat panel screens.
While a majority of Americans have opinions on the subject of nuclear power, only a small percentage have any idea that 20% of their power needs are met by an element that is in short supply.