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How Astronauts Breathe in Space
Oxygen makes up 21% of the atmosphere. In the vacuum of space there is no atmosphere. Oxygen is created by electrolysis of water, solid...

Sylvia Rose
Mar 33 min read
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Lithium Ion Batteries on Earth & in Space
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries power phones, laptops, electric vehicles, satellites and spacecraft. Rechargeable energy storage devices,...

Sylvia Rose
Mar 33 min read
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Solar Panels & Batteries in Space
Particularly solar panels and batteries help provide reliable power for spacecraft and satellites. Without terrestrial resources, space...

Sylvia Rose
Mar 24 min read
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How Solar Panels Work
Solar panels or photovoltaic (PV) panels are designed to convert sunlight directly into electricity. They're composed of multiple smaller...

Sylvia Rose
Mar 14 min read
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Lithium (Li): Science, Health & Uses
Lithium (Li) is a soft, silvery-white metal. Famous for rechargeable batteries, lithium is important to sectors like health and...

Sylvia Rose
Mar 14 min read
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Zinc (Zn): Technology, Nature & Health
Zinc (Zn) is a transition metal integral to health, environment and technology. It's forged in the crucible of stars through nuclear...

Sylvia Rose
Feb 285 min read
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CubeSats: Science, Technology & Risky Business
CubeSats are miniature satellites with cutting edge technology and aerospace innovation. They are small units measuring 10x10x10 cm and...

Sylvia Rose
Feb 285 min read
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Drone Warfare: Unmanned Combat Vehicles
Drone warfare uses advanced robotics technology to inflict destruction in various ways. It represents a paradigm shift in military...

Sylvia Rose
Feb 274 min read
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Titanium (Ti): From Space to Earth & Back
Titanium (Ti) is a metallic element. From celestial origins titanium has widespread appeal as the metal of choice for robots,...

Sylvia Rose
Feb 274 min read
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Building Robots: Elastomers, Metals & Plastics
Building robots is a mix of engineering, technology, and creativity. Metals and plastics are the standout choices for roboticists....

Sylvia Rose
Feb 273 min read
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Silicone: Creation, Robotics & Technology
Silicone is strongly integrated into modern technology. From kitchen to electronics and self-healing robots, silicone is a human made...

Sylvia Rose
Feb 264 min read
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Self-Healing Silicone Technology in Robotics
Self-healing silicone is a regenerative polymer network valued in robotics, where durability and longevity are vital. It revolutionizes...

Sylvia Rose
Feb 263 min read
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Space Satellites: Mechanics & Materials
Space satellites or artificial satellites orbit Earth sending and receiving data. Many function in navigation (GPS) and global...

Sylvia Rose
Feb 266 min read
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Silicon (Si) Metalloid: Prehistory into the Future
Silicon (Si) is the second most abundant element in the Earth's crust, next to oxygen. A ductile metalloid, it's integral to industry and...

Sylvia Rose
Dec 1, 20246 min read
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