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Shielding Your Data in the AI Era

As Artificial Intelligence continues to advance, cyberattacks are rising right along with it, and vigilance is more important than ever. The good news is that protecting yourself is not complicated or expensive. With just a few steps, you can help strengthen the security of your personal information.

LSU Vet Med students and staff working on art projects

LSU Vet Med highlights the importance of mental health awareness with dedicated week

A piece of carbonatite from Mountain Pass, CA containing rare earth elements. The fleshy colored minerals are bastnäsite.

The Hunt for Rare Earths: LSU Minerals Analysis Could Help Secure America’s Tech Future

Only 30 of the 600 carbonatite formations worldwide contain rare earth elements (REEs), vital to electronics and defense systems, to make commercial production viable. Two confirmed locations lie in the United States, with exploration continuing. The U.S. must find new deposits of REE-containing minerals to secure its supply chain.. LSU has developed analytical procedures to identify, describe, and define REEs’ key physical, chemical, and structural properties, positioning the university as a potential service center for researchers and companies worldwide.

Research News

April 20, 2026

The Hunt for Rare Earths: LSU Minerals Analysis Could Help Secure America’s Tech Future: Only 30 of the 600 carbonatite formations worldwide contain rare earth elements (REEs), vital to electronics and defense systems, to make commercial production viable. Two confirmed locations lie in the United States, with exploration continuing. The U.S. must find new deposits of REE-containing minerals to secure its supply chain.. LSU has developed analytical procedures to identify, describe, and define REEs’ key physical, chemical, and structural properties, positioning the university as a potential service center for researchers and companies worldwide.