The 89th Carnival of Space is hosted by the Moon Society, an organization dedicated to motivating the masses to reclaim our lunar heritage. This site provided details on progress to the Skylon spaceplane. Centauri Dreams re-examines the Drake Equation Paul Anderson (from Merid iani Journal) notes an exo-planet has been discovered that is only two …
This is a review of the status of fusion tokomaks for steady state continuous operation and suitability as a consistent neutron source for the proposed fusion-fission hybrid nuclear waste to nuclear fuel transmutation system From the 2008 overview of Fusion research by R. Stambaugh of General Atomics: The Fusion Development Facility Mission (FDF): Develop Fusion’s …
Showa Denko KK (SDK) has developed VGCFTM-X, a new grade of SDK carbon nanotube with an optimized design for resin composite applications. The company will begin construction of a 400-ton-a-year VGCFTM-X plant at its Oita Complex in March, 2009. The plant, due to start up in 2010, will have a leading cost-competitive position since it …
Comparison of xGnP (graphene additive) to other nanocomposite additives. Michigan state University is using the recent discovery that graphene is the strongest material ever and using graphene additives to make stiffer, stronger and lighter plastics. The material – xGnP Exfoliated Graphite NanoPlatelets – can an either be used as an additive to plastics or by …