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Spaceship architects asked to design star-hopping Generation Ships

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Nov 16, 2024

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Generations Ships would be similar to space habitats designed in the 1970s

If you’ve ever fancied yourself a spaceship architect that could design a vessel to carry colonists to another star system on a journey that could last for centuries, check out the Project Hyperion Design Contest, which invites teams to lay out their Generation Ship plans.

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Window coating reflects heat to cool buildings by 40 degrees

Nov 16, 2024

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Cranking up the air conditioner is one way to keep buildings cool, but it guzzles energy. Passive materials can regulate interior temperatures more efficiently, and now scientists in South Korea have developed a new coating that keeps glass much cooler, while still being transparent. Continue Reading Category: Materials, Science Tags: Heating, Light, Coating, Coatings, Postech,...

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Review: VW’s first US electric camper van makes a clean city escape

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Love the all-new electrified incarnation or not, the Volkswagen Microbus is finally making a return to the US market. And with it, the Volkswagen camper bus – and some promising sub-$100K camper van options in general – also make a much-welcome return to US shores. We had the chance to test the world’s first ID....

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