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Inside radioisotope generators, the ‘nuclear batteries’ that power faraway spacecraft
How do we power missions in the outer reaches of our solar system and beyond? The solution, developed in the '60s, can last ...
What Happens to Cactus When Plant Owner Stops Smoking Stuns Internet
Social media users were amazed by the plant's transformation, with one saying: "This should be used in a national ad campaign ...
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A cell pulls off one of the 'Holy Grails' of biotechnology
A new part of an ocean plant cell has been discovered that might revolutionize farming one day. The structure can take ...
Plastic pyrolysis − chemists explain a technique attempting to tackle plastic waste by bringing the heat
Pyrolysis breaks down plastic and generates potentially useful oil − but it’s not a silver bullet for the planet.
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Fuel breakthrough paves way for cutting-edge nuclear reactor
The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) has cleared a major hurdle in making a Generation IV nuclear reactor practical. Using a ...
Judge shuts down recycling plant accused of spewing toxins onto L.A. school
A few days after he jailed the owners for repeated violations of court orders, L.A. County Superior Court Judge Terry Bork ...
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The Role of AI & Automation in the Future of Chemical Manufacturing
Are you grappling with the challenges of optimizing chemical production while minimizing costs and errors? Are you curious about how cutting-edge technologies like AI and automation are shaping the ...
‘Nervous and rushed’: Massive Fukushima plant cleanup work involves high radiation and stress
The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant’s radiation levels have significantly dropped since the cataclysmic meltdown 14 years ago Tuesday. Workers walk around in many ...