Science Team
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Articles by Science Team
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Discovery: Open Source USBTMC to GPIB Bridge for Lab Access
Open source USBTMC based converter bridges USB to GPIB, letting laptops control legacy lab instruments without vendor hardware, boosting access for teaching.
CO2 Batteries Move Toward Real-World Grid Storage, Pilots Rise
CO2 batteries for long-duration grid storage are moving from lab tests to field pilots, with modular designs aimed at smoothing wind and solar output.
Personal Hetzner Server Mines Monero, Security Lessons
Monero mining on a personal Hetzner server was detected after an abuse report, showing how cryptomining malware can hijack self-hosted infrastructure.
Orbital Compute: LCOE $891/MWh vs $398/MWh on Earth
McCalip's analysis finds orbit-based compute possible but costlier than terrestrial data centers, with LCOE near $891/MWh and mass around 22 million kg.
Nanoscale Junction Finds Electricity Replacing UV Light
Nanoscale junctions enable reactions with electricity replacing UV light, using a small voltage to drive transformations that normally require UV light.