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SpaceX to ship Starship ‘deluge’ hardware from Florida to Starbase

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SpaceX appears to be preparing to ship a huge collection of hardware – including parts of a possible launch deluge system – from Florida to Texas. A large volume of water sprayed into the space just below a rocket’s engines can prevent the immense acoustic energy (sound) they produce from wreaking havoc.

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MBL begins first test of tropical seaweed farming for biofuels production

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A team of researchers led by Loretta Roberson, associate scientist at the Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole, has installed the first seaweed farm in Puerto Rico and US tropical waters. Puerto Rico has stable warm temperatures and ample sunlight year-round, as well as a wide range of exposure to prevailing winds and waves.

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PNNL’s hydrothermal liquefaction shows promise for turning toxic algal blooms into biocrude

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One year into the ERDC project, the team demonstrated a three-step approach that “cleans” the water, removes the algae and entrained nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus from the water, and transforms the algae into a potential energy source. In 2019, the ERDC conducted a baseline pilot study of the three stages of HABITATS.

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DOE awards $500K to mitigate residual stress and improve corrosion resistance for molten salt reactors

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Lian, the principle investigator of the project, will be joined by collaborators Rahul Rahul, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Suvranu De, Florida A&M University-Florida State University; Lu Cai, Idaho National Laboratory Program; Patrick Shower, GE Global Research Center; and Eric Brown, US Army Benét Laboratory.

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Tesla Aero Hubcap Replacement: Hub & Lug Nut Covers — Quick Installation & Review (Video)

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It seems that driving into a large amount of standing water in the midst of a ginormous Florida thunderstorm tore it off. (Or I recently lost one of the original aero hubcaps our Tesla Model 3 SR+ came with. Or it was stolen.) It was quite sad to lose a hubcap, and a couple of days […].

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Dope or nope? A custom truck builder is modding up Rivians with lift kits, Kevlar paint, and roll cages [Video]

Baua Electric

However, a custom truck specialist in Florida has reimagined the Rivian pickup for “Apocalyptic” level performance with an entirely customized exterior complete with LED lights, a roll cage, and even Kevlar paint. As a result, the pickup sits 81″ high – plenty of clearance from mud and water, as you’ll see in the video below.

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5 Top Destinations for a Spring Break EV Road Trip

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If you have an electric vehicle, vacations may include more planning, but the extended ranges available from many new EVs and an expanding charging infrastructure are making trips like these easier to take. The Overseas Highway offers a 113-mile route from the southern tip of Florida through the Florida Keys to Key West.