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Back to Earth: What happens to the Artemis II astronauts now?
The Artemis II crew safely returned to Earth after breaking Apollo 13's distance record by over 4,000 miles, splashing down off California at 25,000mph.
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This superconductivity dies then comes back to life
Scientists discovered that uranium ditelluride exhibits an unusual "Lazarus phase" where superconductivity vanishes under 10 Tesla magnetic fields but mysteriously returns above 40 Tesla, forming a doughnut-shaped halo around the...
World’s first commercial-ready deep borehole nuclear waste disposal inches closer to reality
Deep Isolation Nuclear received up to $40 million from the U.S. Department of Energy to develop the world's first commercial deep borehole nuclear waste disposal system. The project includes full-scale testing in Texas with...
Seven countries now generate 100% of their electricity from renewable energy
Seven countries now generate over 99.7% of their electricity from renewable sources, while 40 others produce at least half renewably, proving current clean energy technologies can meet national needs.
Quantum Existentialism
Theoretical physicist Carlo Rovelli reveals how Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard's rejection of objective universal systems likely influenced quantum pioneer Niels Bohr's revolutionary insight that reality is co-created...
Scientists develop water-based zinc-ion battery that delivers 900-cycle lifespan
Florida State researchers developed a zinc-ion battery using water-based materials and Kevlar hydrogel that prevents metal spikes during charging. The design survived 900 charge cycles without performance loss, offering safer...
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