Not so icy stares: the moon's water may be difficult to get
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Some form of water ice is suspected to survive inside deep craters near the lunar poles of the Moon, which could be melted for drinking, growing plants and making rocket fuel. Research done in the past showed that such crystals found could be very minute in size making it difficult and costly to excavate them.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2004
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For the bees
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Researchers are painting the flexible wings of bees with a chemical dye that responds to changes in air pressure. The intensity of the glow created allows scientists to highlight forces acting on the wings.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2000
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Full of croc?
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Australian crocodile wrestler, documentary filmmaker, and television personality Steve Irwin says that habitat destruction is the biggest environmental issue facing the world.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2001
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