Rare-Earth Metals Break Oxygen Bond | Science News

Scientists at Rice University have cracked a chemical mystery: they’ve engineered a way for rare-earth metal neodymium to grab and split oxygen—something thought to be nearly impossible. Using a custom molecular “basket” system, they’ve created a new reactive compound that mimics how iron handles oxygen in our bodies. This breakthrough could unlock new chemical reactions and materials, with potential applications beyond biology—especially as a sustainable alternative to iron-based compounds. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/02f786dcf18e1e79