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Aerospace, Defence & Marine

Artemis II Launch Sends Four Astronauts Towards the Moon

The Artemis II launch sends four astronauts on a ten-day lunar flyby, testing the SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft with shuttle-era RS-25 engines and…

Deep dive: How the Artemis II Launch Systems Actually Work

5 min read

ChemicalsInnovation

3D Printed Catalysts: BASF Opens World-First Production Plant

BASF has launched the world's first industrial plant for 3D printed catalysts at Ludwigshafen, using X3D technology to boost reactor efficiency and cut energy…

Deep dive: Why the shape of a catalyst matters as much as what it is made of

4 min read

Energy & EnvironmentInnovation

US Solid-State Battery Startup Passes Production Milestone

Maryland-based ION Storage Systems becomes the first US company to achieve customer qualification for a solid-state battery cell, moving toward production in 2026.

Deep dive: How Solid-State Batteries Differ from Lithium-Ion

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