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NASA nuclear propulsion concept could reach Mars in just 45 days
The Nuclear Thermal and Nuclear Electric Propulsion concept is a new class of bimodal nuclear propulsion system that uses a "wave rotor topping cycle”see https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/nasa-nuclear-propulsion-concept-mars-45-days
21 January 2023 by Michael Sharp...

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To boldly grow: how space agtech shapes farming on Earth
Worldwide, 12 million hectares of land valuable to agriculture are lost every year, and global agriculture production will need to increase by 70%to meet the demand of an expanding population. It’s no surprise that we are seeing steady growth, investment and, most importantly, innovation in the agtech market, including the space industry.See https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/01/space-agtech-farming-agriculture-davos-2023/
21 January 2023 by Michael Sharp...

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How encouraging more women into agtech can better feed Australia’s population
Women bring a different skill set to agriculture, approaching problems differently and using their strengths to their advantage. T
21 January 2023 by Michael Sharp...

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First nuclear-powered data centre
First nuclear-powered data centre at Susquehanna has been completed. The data centre is powered by a direct connection to the 2.5 GW Susquehanna nuclear power station in northeast Pennsylvania.See https://www.world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/First-nuclear-powered-data-centre-at-Susquehanna-c
21 January 2023 by Michael Sharp...

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The Cyclotron Revolution
Cancer in the head & neck can be a challenge to treat, but there is hope that could change soon, thanks in part to new therapies made possible by accelerators producing intense sources of neutrons. See bit.ly/3H2UkBe
21 January 2023 by Michael Sharp...

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Combatting Coffee Rust through Nuclear Techniques
Coffee is a USD 100 billion industry but faces risks and challenges from Climate Change. New coffee varieties — developed using irradiation — could be the key to building resilience to these fatal threats. See bit.ly/3ncqAo7
21 January 2023 by Michael Sharp...