Helium is an essential material for research and medical equipment, but it's nonrenewable and difficult to recycle
With the fourth significant shortage of helium in a decade continuing, companies and researchers are looking for alternative sources.
Nicholas Fitzkee, Professor of Chemistry, Mississippi State University •
conversation
Jan. 17, 2024 • ~8 min
Jan. 17, 2024 • ~8 min
Privatised Moon landings: the two US missions set to open a new era of commercial lunar exploration
The Peregrine and Nova-C landers are due to carry out valuable science at two diverse lunar locations.
Ian Whittaker, Senior Lecturer in Physics, Nottingham Trent University •
conversation
Jan. 2, 2024 • ~8 min
Jan. 2, 2024 • ~8 min
Earth's magnetic field protects life on Earth from radiation, but it can move, and the magnetic poles can even flip
Ever seen the northern lights? You have a magnetic layer in Earth’s atmosphere to thank for those beautiful displays. But the magnetosphere does a lot more than create auroras.
Ofer Cohen, Associate Professor of Physics and Applied Physics, UMass Lowell •
conversation
Nov. 27, 2023 • ~8 min
Nov. 27, 2023 • ~8 min
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