Giant telescopes of the future
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The biggest telescopes for visible and near-infrared light comprises of mirrors eight to 10 meters across, and researchers are working on the next generation, ranging from 20 meters to an epic 100 meters. These telescopes would be equipped with adaptive optics technology to undo the effects of atmospheric blurring and perform many tasks like searching for Earth-size planets and analyzing the composition of any they find.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2006
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Funding needs exceed $400 billion
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This article examines the infrastructure development in the United States and the funding needs for various projects such as road, bridge, highways, airports, public transportation, schools, and drinking and wasterwater facilities improvement.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2000
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Pumped-up performance
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Inflatable aircrafts not only save space but also are tough enough so that runways are not necessary. When the remote controlled plane's time is up it can be brought back by crash-landing and the impact does not harm the robust wings.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2006
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