Environmental Impact

Discover How LignoSat is Set to Revolutionize Spacecraft Materials

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LignoSat, the first wood-panelled satellite, was launched into space. Developed by Kyoto University in collaboration with Sumitomo Forestry, LignoSat arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) on a SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule, marking a historic first in space innovation.

MindMap of the content Introduction Another remarkable date has been marked as the history of space exploration – November 5, 2024, is known as the day of LignoSat launch – the first satellite covered with wooden panels. It is a product of Kyoto University in collaboration with the Sumitomo Forestry; LignoSat got sent to the … Read more

World Population Prospects 2024: Fewer People, Bigger Impact?

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World Population Prospects 2024

Why in news? Imagine a world with fewer people. Not a dystopian wasteland, but a future where our planet’s population reaches a peak and then starts to decline. That’s the surprising prediction from the latest “World Population Prospects 2024” study by the United Nations. This groundbreaking research throws out what we thought we knew about … Read more