Science

Blue Origin Extracts Oxygen from Moon Dust

Blue Origin has successfully demonstrated the ability to extract oxygen from lunar regolith (Moon dust), marking a significant advancement in in-situ resource utilization that could enable sustainable long-term presence on the Moon without depending on Earth for essential supplies.

Read more: US space firm Blue Origin just extracted oxygen from Moon dust. Here's why it could transform spaceflight - BBC Sky at Night Magazine

Simple Technique Generates Powerful Quantum States

Researchers at the University of Chicago have developed a surprisingly simple technique to generate powerful quantum entangled states by adjusting atomic energy levels within an optical cavity, potentially reducing the complexity and cost of quantum computing hardware.

Read more: Scientists found a surprisingly simple way to create powerful quantum states

Nanometer-Scale Control Over Metal Properties

Researchers at the University of Minnesota have discovered that adjusting a metal film's thickness by mere nanometers can fundamentally transform its electronic properties, offering a surprisingly simple new method to control metals for advances in electronics, catalysis, and quantum technology.

Read more: A tiny atomic shift gives scientists powerful control over metals