Welcome to our latest bi-weekly science and technology news roundup. We've picked our favourite stories from the news this week to share with you.
Goodfellow is pleased to be a member of a consortium aimed at accelerating trustworthy AI in the materials and chemical sectors, ClearSpace develops a space junk retrieval technology that could have been inspired by a beloved arcade game, new hybrid materials boost radiation detection and imaging technologies, a new alloy and 3D printing could be the future of space exploration, a new silicon anode breakthrough could encourage people to buy EVs, and rounding the week out by smelling the roses in virtual reality.
Intellegens leads AI push in materials and chemicals sectors
As a leading supplier of advanced materials for over 75 years, Goodfellow will bring our expertise and experience in materials science to the table, providing invaluable perspectives related to the implementation of AI and machine learning in the materials and chemicals sectors. The initial phase of the project is funded by UK KTN, part of UK Research and Innovation.
“Goodfellow’s involvement in the consortium is a testament to our commitment to fostering innovation and sustainability. Moreover, it underscores our pivotal role as a trusted partner to researchers and manufacturers operating in the dynamic realm of materials and chemicals industries,” says Dr Aphrodite Tomou, Head of Technical for Goodfellow and part of the consortium.
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Claw-like spacecraft set to grab 250 pound piece of space junk
Cleaning up the world has been a common message for a long time, and now this message is being directed towards space, with technology similar to a well-loved, but extremely frustrating, arcade game. Swiss startup ClearSpace, in partnership with the European Space Agency, will test its claw-like space
junk retrieval technology in 2026 for the ‘first-ever mission to remove an existing derelict object from orbit.’ If the mission to collect the Vega Secondary Payload Adapter is successful, it paves the way for more challenging and extensive missions to help clear the Earth’s orbit of debris.
Radiation detection and imaging boosted with new hybrid materials
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World’s first 3D-printed rocket flew with new copper alloy engines, details inside
In a world first, Terran-1, a rocket that was 85% manufactured via 3D printing, recently blasted off from Cape Canaveral, and while this is an exciting achievement in itself, it isn’t the main focus here. GRCop – a new alloy blend consisting of copper, chromium and niobium – has stolen the show when it was 3D printed into components used in the combustion chambers of all nine of Terran-1’s Aeron engines.With impressive properties, the new alloy could prove essential in the advancement of space exploration.
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This new scientific breakthrough could help EVs drive 10 times longer before they need a recharge – here’s how
A sticking point for many considering a full electric vehicle - as opposed to a hybrid - is the distance they can travel between charges of the lithium battery. Professors from POSTECH and Sogang University think they have unlocked the key to creating a stable battery with a high-capacity silicon anode, increasing battery storage and the all-important EV range.
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