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NASA’s Europa Clipper probe is headed to Jupiter’s moon
The probe will travel 2.9 billion kilometres in six years to investigate whether the moon could host life.
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UCLA engineers present process to eliminate emissions in cement production
The new process can eliminate up to 98% of CO₂ emissions in cement production, with by-products such as hydrogen and oxygen to reduce the use of…
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Bioengineered bacteria break down PET plastics faster
The modified bacteria can break down PET plastic in just 24 hours, whereas this material takes centuries to degrade naturally.
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Hera planetary defense mission successfully launched toward NASA’s stray asteroid
This project will help perfect the "kinetic impact" technique, which can deflect asteroids that are dangerous to planet Earth.
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New method discovered to improve PVC resistance and reduce microplastics
The new method could allow PVC to be reused, reducing the release of microplastics and improving its recyclability.
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Researchers discover bacteria that can break down plastics
The Comamonas bacteria can convert plastics into tiny particles that it then uses as food, thanks to a specialized enzyme.
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LCLS-II: SLAC announces start-up of world’s most powerful X-ray laser
Lasers have the potential to transform industry by providing detailed information about fleeting chemical processes, helping to create innovative new practical industrial technologies.
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The Manganese cathodes would “improve” lithium-ion batteries, Berkeley research says
A new study suggests that manganese could improve the performance of lithium-ion batteries by enabling better cathode structure.
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ESA and DLR inaugurate LUNA facility for lunar simulation
LUNA uses 900 tons of volcanic rock to recreate the lunar surface with great realism.
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Sierra Space creates carbothermal reactor to extract lunar oxygen
The reactor extracts oxygen from the lunar soil, operating between -45 °C and 1,800 °C, withstanding extreme conditions.
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Earth will have a new mini-Moon from September to November
The mini moon 2024 PT5 will travel more than 11 million kilometers around the Earth in just two months.
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China to test bricks made from lunar soil on Tiangong space station
Plans to establish a permanent Chinese base on the Moon continue to move forward, through rigorous testing by researchers.