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Tiny Spacecraft is ‘Solar Sailing’ in Orbit Using Only Sunlight, a Revolution in Space Exploration

[ad_1] An American astronomical society is proving that, like the Vikings of old, exploration of foreign shores, in this case foreign planets, is possible if you master the use of the humble cloth sail. LightSail 2 artist rendering: CC Josh Spradling, The Planetary Society LightSail 2, designed and funded by the Planetary Society, is a…

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Researchers Make Biodegrading Tableware From Sugar and Bamboo So it Will Be As Cheap as Plastic

[ad_1] Scientists have designed a “green” dinnerware set made from sugar cane and bamboo that does not sacrifice convenience or functionality and could serve as a potential alternative to plastic cups and other disposable plastic containers. Unlike traditional plastics or biodegradable polymers, which can take up to 450 years or require high temperatures to degrade,…