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science-and-technology1 year ago•5 min saved

US Coal Ash Revealed as Rich Source of Rare Earth Elements

A study by The University of Texas at Austin reveals that coal ash in the U.S. contains up to 11 million tons of rare earth elements, potentially boosting domestic supply without new mining. This discovery could reduce reliance on imports, mainly from China, and transform coal ash from waste to a valuable resource. The research highlights the potential for extracting these elements from coal ash, which is abundant and already processed, though challenges remain in developing the necessary extraction infrastructure.

via Phys.org|

#coal-ash #environmental-impact #geopolitics

space-exploration1 year ago•7 min saved

"Securing Lunar Resources: Preventing an Ethical Nightmare in Outer Space"

Philosopher A. C. Grayling's book "Who Owns the Moon?" warns of a potential lunar 'gold rush' driven by human greed and national rivalries as space exploration and commercialization intensify, calling for urgent re-examination of space laws and governance. With private firms like SpaceX exerting substantial influence, the existing international agreements are deemed inadequate, leading to fragmented space law and potential conflicts. Grayling emphasizes the need for a global dialogue and a comprehensive governance structure to ensure inclusivity, justice, and the common interest in outer space, as the space industry is projected to grow to over one trillion dollars in the next two decades.

via Nature.com|

#international-cooperation #moon #resource-extraction

gaming2 years ago•3 min saved

"Starfield Players Achieve Level 100 in 5 Hours with XP Farming Method"

A player of the game Starfield has shared a method to quickly level up by farming XP. The method involves setting up an outpost on Sumati's moon Andraphon, extracting iron and aluminum, and using solar arrays for power. By sleeping for 24 hours, players can fast forward 140 hours of game time and wake up to storage bins full of resources. They can then craft Adaptive Frames for XP and repeat the process. The player suggests upgrading the farm on Venus for further boosts. Starfield has become the biggest Bethesda game launch with over six million players.

via Eurogamer.net|

#gaming #levelling-up #outpost-engineering