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X-rays could deflect dangerous Earthbound asteroids

Posted by ArielTechGeek 218 days ago (https://newatlas.com)

Asteroids can devastate the planet in an instant – just ask the dinosaurs. Scientists at Sandia National Laboratories have now demonstrated a proof of concept method to deflect a potential Earthbound asteroid using a blast of X-rays.Continue ReadingCategory: Space, ScienceTags: Asteroid, Asteroid Redirect Mission, NASA, Sandia Labs, X-ray, Earth

China plans to deflect near-Earth asteroid in 2030

Posted by ArielTechGeek 286 days ago (https://newatlas.com)

China is looking to get into the planetary defense business. A new paper by the China National Space Administration (CNSA) confirms that in 2030, the country plans to conduct a test mission to deflect a small asteroid from its current course.Continue ReadingCategory: Space, ScienceTags: Asteroid, Asteroid Redirect Mission, China National Space Administration, China

researchers develop cooling ceramic tiles that mimic the whiteness of beetle to deflect heat

Posted by judy82 506 days ago (https://www.designboom.com)

researchers at the city university of hong kong come up with the beetle-inspired cooling ceramic tiles to deflect heat, reduce the use of air-conditioning and combat global warming. The post researchers develop cooling ceramic tiles that mimic the whiteness of beetle to deflect heat appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.