Monthly Archives: July 2017

Company Plans To Mine The Moon By 2020

A private company founded by a group of dotcom entrepreneurs says it will establish a permanent base on the Moon and begin mining its surface by 2020. Spurred on by the offer of a $20m prize by Google, Florida-based Moon … Continue reading

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Properties of Helium Bubbles In Covalent Systems At The Nanoscale: A Combined Numerical And Experimental Study

The properties of nanometric-sized helium bubbles in silicon have been investigated using both spatially resolved electron-energy-loss spectroscopy combined with a recently developed method, and molecular-dynamics simulations. The experiments allowed for an accurate determination of size, aspect ratio, and helium density … Continue reading

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Space Exploration Can Make Us Rich, One Day!

Space exploration has taught us a lot about the Universe and even our Earth but the learning comes with a hefty price. Finally, it might be possible to earn money from space – or even make you rich. Planetary exploration … Continue reading

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Japan Announces A Plan To Land People On The Moon

The effort is seen as a signal for international and perhaps commercial partners The UK Daily Mail is reporting that the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has proposed that Japan mount an effort to land an astronaut on the moon … Continue reading

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More Helium Is On The Way

Entrepreneurs forge ahead with new, on-purpose wells, but they need Congress to clarify lease terms Changing a few words in a U.S. law governing mineral resources could help ensure more domestic helium for cutting-edge science. Late last month, the U.S. … Continue reading

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