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2023/11Russia’s War in Ukraine Could Spur Another Global Chip Shortage
Ukraine is home to half of the world's neon gas, which is critical for manufacturing semiconductor chips. ON THURSDAY MORNING, explosions rocked at least seven cities in Ukraine, heralding the start of a full-scale Russian invasion. Among Putin’s first targets was Odesa,...
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2023/11Chinese suppliers of noble gases, key for chipmaking, ramp up production to meet surging demands
Chinese suppliers of noble gases such as krypton, xenon and neon, key materials for chipmaking, are churning out products to handle surging orders amid rising concerns for what could be an unprecedented supply disruption after the reported cut-off of trade activities in ...
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Here’s why SpaceX doesn’t use Liquid Hydrogen.
SpaceX’s new Starship rocket uses the Raptor engine. Liquid Methane and Oxygen is the fuel of this engine. The Falcon 9 and Falcon heavy use kerosene (RP-1) as fuel. Moreover, for a long time, Hydrogen has been used in various rockets. But, SpaceX chose Methane for their...
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The World Is Constantly Running Out Of Helium. Here’s Why It Matters.
Helium is the second-most common element in the universe, but it's comparatively rare on Earth. It also fulfills a surprising role in everything from space exploration to quantum computing. Short Wave is celebrating the 150th anniversary of the periodic table with profil...
