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Innovative science in 2021
Catch up on some of the most exciting and impactful developments in science from this year, published on ASN and selected by our editors.
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New research on Venus reveals how large impacts from rocky bodies may have altered its development during planetary infancy.
What scientists hope to learn with the new James Webb Space Telescope
The new James Webb Space Telescope will collect infrared light from distant corners of the cosmos, enabling scientists to see further than ever before.
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A biorefinery built on the Red Planet could help produce rocket fuel required for a return journey, but some snags need to be worked through first.
Common concerns of the clean energy transition
With questions centered around cost and how long the transition will take, how do we convince people that the transition to renewables will be worth it?
How do you know how much renewable energy you’re consuming?
There needs to be more transparency to judge how diligent our governments, corporations, industries, and power generators are really faring in the green energy transition.
Getting renewable methanol on the high seas
Advances in sustainable, methanol-based fuels bring us a step closer to carbon neutral shipping.
Becky Smethurst: “My hobby is my job, with a bit of extra stress”
Your “friendly neighborhood astrophysicist” Becky Smethurst is enthusiastically exploring the universe and educating us along the way.
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