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Revolution at Mach 10: NASA-backed hypersonic jets poised to transform space travel

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By means of Eric Williamson, University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Sciences June 28, 2024 This is an artist’s rendering of a Hyper-X research vehicle under scramjet power in free flight after separating from its booster rocket. New research into hypersonic jets could transform space travel by making scramjet engines more reliable and … Read more

Breakthrough ‘miracle material’ for carbon capture: MOF-525 can capture CO2 and convert it into useful chemicals

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By means of Jennifer McManamay, University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science June 2, 2024 Researchers have made significant progress in the practical application of a new material known as MOF-525, a member of the metal-organic framework family, which shows great promise in carbon capture and conversion technologies. The team has developed a … Read more