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Wooden Satellite

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Scientists at Kyoto University have deployed the world's first wooden satellite and launched it into space via SpaceX. The intention of the LignoSat is to measure how durable the wooden structure withstands operation in space.
Space

John Gibbons Puts The Valencia Floods In Context

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John Gibbons wrote an excellent but sobering piece in The Journal about the floods in Valencia, and how political will is what is needed for us to limit the coming damage. "The system that is churning out more and more flying, more SUVs, more throwaway consumerism and ever more meat-rich diets is the very system that is accelerating humanity and much of the natural world towards the climate abyss."
Environment
Life

Cloud-milking

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The Life Nieblas project in the Canary Islands uses a plastic mesh to imitate how pine needles trap water, and is used to milk the clouds of fog on the islands for water. The captured water is used to irrigate reforested tree saplings until they are big enough to capture water from the air themselves. The system is also used in Chile to provide drinking water and water for irrigation.
Environment
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Found This Week is a curated blog of interesting posts, articles, links and stories in the world of technology, science and life in general.
Each edition is curated by Daryl Feehely every Friday and highlights cool stuff found each week.
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I’m a web consultant, contract web developer, technical project manager & photographer originally from Cork, now based in Liverpool. I offer my clients strategy, planning & technical delivery services, remotely & in person. I also offer freelance CTO services to companies in need of technical bootstrapping or reinvention. If you think I can help you in your business, check out my details on http://darylfeehely.com