The NASA Lunar Outpost is set to start construction in 2020. But, before construction can begin, the surface must be prepared for future building. A landing site needs to be built in order to successfully transfer cargo. Unfortunately, the rockets that will be landing and taking off will force lunar grit towards the outpost, sandblast it, and therefore destroy [...]
Entries from March 1st, 2009
Small Robots Can Prepare Lunar Surface For NASA Outpost
March 1st, 2009 · No Comments · Physics
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Scientists Control Plasma Bullets
March 1st, 2009 · No Comments · Physics
Using an extremely high speed camera, scientists were able to observe a plasma bullet with elaborate precision. This allowed them to find a way to discover how to control it. The plasma bullet is able to travel at 100,000 meters per second. This research also shed light on how the bullet is formed as the [...]
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Unlocking Wood’s Energy
March 1st, 2009 · No Comments · Biology, Chemistry
Wood has energy? Scientists from Pennsylvania State University are growing a certain plant that is very useful. They are growing desginer poplar trees filled with cellulosic ethanol. Corn is the major ethanol producer in the United States but ethanol from grass and trees would be easier on the environment but harder to extract. Learn more [...]
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