Via plasma-enhanced atomic layer deposition to create ultra-thin radiation-hardened coatings for space electronics
plasma-enhanced ALD
radiation shielding
space electronics
atomic layer deposition
satellite protection
Employing biomimetic radiation shielding inspired by tardigrade DNA for long-duration human spaceflight
biomimetic shielding
tardigrade DNA
space radiation
astronaut protection
DNA repair
Optimizing lunar base infrastructure with self-healing materials for micrometeorite protection
lunar bases
self-healing materials
micrometeorite shielding
space habitats
polymer composites
Monitoring ocean iron fertilization impacts via autonomous drone swarms aligned with El Niño oscillations
ocean fertilization
drone swarms
El Niño monitoring
marine ecology
iron dispersion
Employing biomimetic radiation shielding inspired by extremophiles for deep-space habitats
biomimetic shielding
extremophiles
space radiation
tardigrade proteins
Mars colonization
Merging exoplanet science with extremophile biology to identify habitable zones
exoplanets
extremophiles
astrobiology
habitable zones
planetary science
Monitoring ocean iron fertilization impacts using autonomous underwater drones
ocean fertilization
carbon sequestration
marine drones
biogeochemistry
climate mitigation
Fusing origami mathematics with robotics to design self-assembling space habitats
origami robotics
space habitats
self-assembly
modular design
aerospace engineering
Merging exoplanet science with extremophile biology to redefine habitable zone criteria
exoplanets
extremophiles
habitable zones
astrobiology
planetary science
Using nuclear thermal propulsion for rapid interplanetary transit missions beyond Mars
nuclear propulsion
space travel
interplanetary missions
reactor design
propulsion efficiency
Using cold spray additive techniques for orbital satellite repair missions
cold spray additive manufacturing
satellite repair
orbital maintenance
solid-state deposition
space technology
Via phytoplankton cloud seeding to mitigate marine heatwave intensity
phytoplankton seeding
marine heatwaves
cloud albedo modification
climate intervention
biogeochemistry