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UH, Rice professors receive nearly $3M grant from Department of Energy to build better magnets with AI
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· September 8, 2026
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The Trump Administration has emphasized a push to invest in rare Earth magnets domestically, rather than rely on foreign territories like China that mine such materials. Researchers at the University of Houston are using a federal grant to create a stronger magnet with feasible materials.
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Key points Researchers at the University of Houston are using a federal grant to create a stronger magnet with feasible materials. The Trump Administration has emphasized a push to invest in rare Earth magnets domestically, rather than rely on foreign territories like China that mine such materials. More Local Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? The Trump Administration has emphasized a push to invest in rare Earth magnets domestically, rather than rely on foreign territories like China that mine such materials. Researchers at the University of Houston are using a federal grant to create a stronger magnet with feasible materials.
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