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11Dec

The Era of Polyethylene Waste: A Potential Solution on the Horizon

Credit: Unsplash. An international team of experts, led by Professor Shizhang Qiao from the University of Adelaide's School of Chemical Engineering, has successfully converted polyethylene waste (PE) into valuable chemicals using light-driven photocatalysis. This innovative approach provides an eco-friendly solution to address plastic pollution and harnesses renewable solar energy instead of relying on traditional fossil fuel-based...

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05Dec

Ideal Stars for Finding Life

This picture shows three types of stars in our galaxy: G stars, which are like our Sun; K dwarfs, which are smaller and cooler; and M dwarfs, which are even fainter and cooler. It compares them in terms of important things. Hotter stars have wider habitable zones where life might exist. Red dwarf M...

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04Dec

James Webb’s Discovery: Milky Way’s Heart Revealed

The NIRCam (Near-Infrared Camera) tool aboard NASA's James Webb Space Telescope presents a fresh perspective on a segment of the Milky Way's dense core. Approximately 500,000 stars illuminate the Sagittarius C (Sgr C) region in this image, featuring some yet-to-be-identified elements. In cyan, a substantial area of ionized hydrogen reveals fascinating needle-like formations that...

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30Nov

France and Italy Collaborate to Construct a Lunar Habitat

Artist's concept of the Franco-Italian Moon habitatThales Alenia France and Italy are joining forces to create a facility for upcoming moon bases. The Franco-Italian technology company Thales Alenia Space and the Italian Space Agency (ASI) have entered into a contract to design the Multi-Purpose Habitat (MPH) for NASA's Artemis project. In recent aerospace endeavors, considerable focus...

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27Nov

Centuries-Old ‘Dolomite Problem’ Finally Solved

Credit: Michigan Engineering News For two centuries, scientists struggled to replicate a common mineral's natural formation conditions in lab settings. Recently, a collaboration between the University of Michigan and Hokkaido University cracked this puzzle, achieving success by applying a novel theory derived from atomic simulations. This breakthrough addresses the persistent geological enigma known as the "Dolomite...

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27Nov

Despite its Intense Heat, Mercury May Harbor Polar Glaciers

Mercury may have buried glaciers near its north poleNASA Discovering subterranean salt glaciers at the north pole of the scorching planet Mercury might seem as improbable as locating a ski resort in the Amazon, yet a team of scientists from the Planetary Science Institute asserts they have uncovered supporting evidence for this phenomenon. Mercury is renowned...

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24Nov

Heatherwick Studio Adds Greenery to a Tokyo District’s Design

Azabudai Hills is part of a massive redevelopment effort in central Tokyo that has taken 30 yearsKenji Masunaga Heatherwick Studio has finished the construction of a bold district in downtown Tokyo known as Azabudai Hills. This project, characterized by Heatherwick Studio's inclination for integrating abundant greenery, features a collection of low-rise buildings with intricately curved...

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23Nov

Thor e-RV Charging Station Offers Glimpse into Future of EV Camping

Thor shows the EV tow vehicle and the Airstream x Porsche concept trailer charging simultaneously in a long pull-through charging lane designed for the needs of e-RVing Thor Industries Global RV manufacturer Thor Industries has been preparing for the electric vehicle era, showcasing concepts like the Vision Vehicle fuel cell motorhome and Airstream eStream self-driving electric...

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22Nov

Lo’s Global Volcanic Activity Results from Focused Tidal Heating in its Upper Mantle

Hot spot detections. The maximum, unsaturated 4.8 μm (M-band) spectral radiances from 266 hot spots identified in Juno JIRAM data obtained from March 2017 to July 2022, using data from orbits PJ5 to PJ43 grouped by order of magnitude. The larger the symbol, the greater the 4.8 μm spectral radiance. This is an equal-area Mollweide projection...

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21Nov

James Webb Telescope Discovers Water Vapor, Sulfur Dioxide, and Sand Clouds on Nearby Exoplanet

Credit: BGR A team of European astronomers, including researchers from KU Leuven's Institute of Astronomy, utilized the James Webb Space Telescope for recent observations on the atmosphere of the nearby exoplanet WASP-107b. Peering deep into its cloudy atmosphere, they identified water vapor, sulfur dioxide, and even silicate sand clouds. These elements exist within a dynamic...

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