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The world’s first wooden satellite was launched into space in an early test of using timber in lunar and Mars exploration, with scientists studying whether the material might help reduce the creation of space junk. What do you think? “But what if it rains?” Miles Hart, Unemployed “I fear the day beavers enter space.” Charlotte […]
A wooden solution to metal satellites polluting space. Water woes create droughts in 48 of the 50 U.S. states—and climate change is of course a culprit. Microplastics could make wastewater recycling more challenging. And researchers figure out how mud from a secret spot off the Delaware River makes baseballs easier to grip. Recommended reading: How […]
Nude Library: Nude Project’s streetwear store in La Roca Village At the heart of Nude Project’s new flagship store, Nude Library, a six-meter-high wooden bookshelf makes a striking statement. Designed by El Departamento studio, this architectural centerpiece merges display and library functions, bridging fashion and culture and capturing the brand’s essence in a space […]
The world’s first wooden satellite has been launched into space as part of study on using timber to help reduce the creation of space junk. Scientists at Kyoto University expect the wooden material to burn up when the device re-enters the atmosphere – potentially providing a way to avoid generating metal particles when a retired […]
new video loaded: Japan Launches World’s First Wooden Satellite transcript Back transcript Japan Launches World’s First Wooden Satellite The cube-shaped satellite was launched aboard a SpaceX rocket late Monday to test if timber will work as a more sustainable material in space. 3, 2, 1. … and liftoff. Recent episodes in Science Show more videos […]
10 years later, Cartoon Network’s autumnal cult classic is returning as a stop-motion short made almost entirely using practical effects. Since its release in 2014, the Cartoon Network animated series Over the Garden Wall has become something of a cult classic. The 10-episode show follows half-brothers Wirt and Greg on a trek through a magical […]