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A third of the world’s population lacks internet connectivity − airborne communications stations could change that
A third of the world’s population lacks internet connectivity − airborne communications stations could change that An experimental aircraft like this solar-powered airship could someday play a role in providing internet access to rural areas or disaster zones. Thales Alenia Space via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA About one-third of the global population, around 3 billion […]
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5 lessons from ancient civilizations for keeping homes cool in hot, dry climates
5 lessons from ancient civilizations for keeping homes cool in hot, dry climates Aghazadeh Mansion, a national historic site in Iran, was built with elaborate wind towers and other natural cooling techniques. Amir.salehkhah via Wikimedia, CC BY-SA Modern buildings tend to take electricity and air conditioning for granted. They often have glass facades and windows […]
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2 solar probes are helping researchers understand what phenomenon powers the solar wind
2 solar probes are helping researchers understand what phenomenon powers the solar wind This artist's rendition shows NASA's Parker Solar Probe approaching the Sun. Steve Gribben/Johns Hopkins APL/NASA via AP Our Sun drives a constant outward flow of plasma, or ionized gas, called the solar wind, which envelops our solar system. Outside of Earth’s protective […]
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