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Ian Whittaker, The Conversation

Forget lightning rods. Scientists have come up with a new way to steer lightning: lasers

This high voltage experiment isn’t one you’ll be able to try at home.

Ian Whittaker, The Conversation
· Jan 24, 2023 · 11:30 pm
Space exploration is expected to reach new heights in 2023

The most anticipated space mission in the year ahead is perhaps SpaceX’s dearMoon project which plans to take eight civilians for a space trip around the moon.

Gareth Dorrian, The Conversation
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Ian Whittaker, The Conversation
· Dec 31, 2022 · 11:30 pm
Tiangong: Chinese astronauts are working on the country’s first space station

Once complete, it will be capable of hosting three astronauts for extended stays in space and will support spacewalks and experiments.

Gareth Dorrian, The Conversation
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Ian Whittaker, The Conversation
· Jul 07, 2021 · 11:30 pm

Chandrayaan-3 and five other space missions to look forward to in 2021

India may land on the Moon this year, while Nasa will launch its new, powerful rocket farther into space than any other spacecraft with humans.

Ian Whittaker, The Conversation
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Gareth Dorrian, The Conversation
· Jan 06, 2021 · 07:30 pm