Adding graphene girders to silicon electrodes could double the life of lithium batteries

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New research has found an effective approach to replacing graphite in the anodes of lithium-ion batteries using silicon, by reinforcing the anode's structure with graphene girders. This could more than double the life of rechargeable lithium-ion based batteries and also increase the capacity delivered by those batteries.
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A new 'atmospheric disequilibrium' could help detect life on other planets

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A new study has found a simple approach to look for life that might be more promising than just looking for oxygen.
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Engineers develop flexible, water-repellent graphene circuits for washable electronics

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Nanoengineers are finding new ways to use graphene printing technology. A new research paper describes how they're treating printed graphene with lasers to create electronic circuits that repel water. That could lead to washable electronics and better biological sensors.
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Chasing dark matter with oldest stars in the Milky Way

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Just how quickly is the dark matter near Earth zipping around? The speed of dark matter has far-reaching consequences for modern astrophysical research, but this fundamental property has eluded researchers for years. Researchers have now provided the first clue: The solution to this mystery, it turns out, lies among some of the oldest stars in the galaxy. 
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LISA Pathfinder wins American Astronautical Society award

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ESA’s LISA Pathfinder mission has been honoured with the 2017 Space Technology Award of the American Astronautical Society.

via ESA Space Science
http://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Space_Science/LISA_Pathfinder_wins_American_Astronautical_Society_award