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Oct 27, 2024

Lunar Mission Data Analysis Finds Widespread Evidence of Ice Deposits

Posted by in categories: energy, mapping

Deposits of ice in lunar dust and rock (regolith) are more extensive than previously thought, according to a new analysis of data from NASA’s LRO (Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter) mission. Ice would be a valuable resource for future lunar expeditions. Water could be used for radiation protection and supporting human explorers, or broken into its hydrogen and oxygen components to make rocket fuel, energy, and breathable air.

Prior studies found signs of ice in the larger permanently shadowed regions (PSRs) near the lunar South Pole, including areas within Cabeus, Haworth, Shoemaker and Faustini craters. In the new work, “We find that there is widespread evidence of water ice within PSRs outside the South Pole, towards at least 77 degrees south latitude,” said Dr. Timothy P. McClanahan of NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, and lead author of a paper on this research published October 2 in The Planetary Science Journal.

The study further aids lunar mission planners by providing maps and identifying the surface characteristics that show where ice is likely and less likely to be found, with evidence for why that should be. “Our model and analysis show that greatest ice concentrations are expected to occur near the PSRs’ coldest locations below 75 Kelvin (−198°C or −325°F) and near the base of the PSRs’ poleward-facing slopes,” said McClanahan.

Oct 27, 2024

Innovative electrolytes could transform steelmaking and beyond

Posted by in category: innovation

Argonne National Laboratory seeks solutions to pressing national problems in science and technology by conducting leading-edge basic and applied research in virtually every scientific discipline. Argonne is managed by UChicago Argonne, LLC for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science.

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science is the single largest supporter of basic research in the physical sciences in the United States and is working to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time. For more information, visit https://energy.gov/science.

Oct 27, 2024

The world fights over hydrogen, but Sweden has something better: The first ever green-fueled engine

Posted by in categories: sustainability, transportation

The world has set its sights on hydrogen to find workable and environmentally friendly means of transport.


Sweden unveils the first-ever green-fueled engine with Volvo’s innovative D17, leading the way for sustainable transportation solutions globally.

Oct 27, 2024

Fasting (Without Calorie Restriction) And Calorie Restriction With Fasting Extend Lifespan

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, life extension

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Oct 27, 2024

Inside Cyber: How AI, 5G, IoT, and Quantum Computing Will Transform Privacy and Our Security

Posted by in categories: cybercrime/malcode, internet, quantum physics, robotics/AI

Media Advisory: Cybersecurity & Emerging Tech Expert and Georgetown professor Chuck Brooks Media Availability.

Oct 27, 2024

Groundbreaking telescope reveals first piece of new cosmic map

Posted by in categories: evolution, space

This week, see how new telescopes may reshape how astronomers view the cosmos, discover forgotten medieval cities, learn about fireflies’ early evolution, and more.

Oct 27, 2024

NIST Advances 14 Candidates in Post-Quantum Cryptography Digital Signatures Process

Posted by in categories: encryption, information science, quantum physics

PRESS RELEASE — After over a year of evaluation, NIST has selected 14 candidates for the second round of the Additional Digital Signatures for the NIST PQC Standardization Process. The advancing digital signature algorithms are:

NIST Internal Report (IR) 8528 describes the evaluation criteria and selection process. Questions may be directed to [email protected]. NIST thanks all of the candidate submission teams for their efforts in this standardization process as well as the cryptographic community at large, which helped analyze the signature schemes.

Moving forward, the second-round candidates have the option of submitting updated specifications and implementations (i.e., “tweaks”). NIST will provide more details to the submission teams in a separate message. This second phase of evaluation and review is estimated to last 12–18 months.

Oct 27, 2024

One of the UK’s largest solar farms is now online and can power 20,000 homes

Posted by in categories: solar power, sustainability

One of the UK’s largest solar farms, a 55 MW project, is now officially online, providing enough power for over 20,000 homes.

The solar farm, developed by Atrato Onsite Energy, is also the fourth largest in the entire country, marking a major milestone for renewable energy in the UK.

The solar farm, which cost £39.4 million to build, is located in Richmond, North Yorkshire, and it covers an impressive 166 acres – that’s about 93 football fields. With over 93,000 bifacial solar panels, this site is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by 11,000 tonnes annually.

Oct 27, 2024

This Quantum Paradox Shows We’re Not Real

Posted by in category: quantum physics

Well, not “locally real,” at least.

Oct 26, 2024

Quarterhorse: Quarterhorse is the first program on Hermeus’ roadmap to hypersonic flight

Posted by in category: transportation

Our first fully-integrated vehicle.

This non-flying prototype acted as a ‘dynamic iron bird’ to validate all major aircraft subsystems in a real-world environment.

The development and testing of Mk 0 epitomize our core tenets of hardware richness and rapid real-world testing.

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