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Researchers use polystyrene to make next-generation of solar panels even cheaper

Posted in Science on 20th Aug, 2017
by Alex Muller

The move could significantly reduce the cost of production and manufacturing of the solar cells.

Why GE's use of Google Glass marks a turning point for AR

Posted in Business on 15th Aug, 2017
by Alex Muller

By exploiting the new enterprise edition of Google Glass and AR software from Upskill, GE Aviation shows how AR is changing the factory floor.

China installed record 24.4GW of solar in first-half of 2017

Posted in Business on 14th Aug, 2017
by Alex Muller

CPIA also reported that solar cell production in China in the first half of 2017 had reached around 32GW, up 28% from the prior year period.

SpaceXs next launch will send an HPE supercomputer to the ISS

Posted in Science on 14th Aug, 2017
by Alex Muller

Because the ISS sits outside the majority of Earths protective atmosphere, its exposed to more radiation, from solar flares and cosmic rays.

One Small Step for 3D Printing Satellites in the Vacuum of Space

Posted in Science on 13th Aug, 2017
by Alex Muller

Made In Space, which already has two 3D printers installed on the International Space Station (ISS), is looking to help humanity begin building structures in space.