Monthly Archives: May 2016

Parallel-universe Search Focuses On Neutrons

The first results from a detector designed to look for evidence of particles reaching us from a parallel universe have been unveiled by physicists in France and Belgium. Although they drew a blank, the researchers say that their experiment provides … Continue reading

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Supersonic Jets Of Hydrogen And Helium For Laser Wakefield Acceleration

The properties of laser wakefield accelerated electrons in supersonic gas flows of hydrogen and helium are investigated. At identical backing pressure, we find that electron beams emerging from helium show large variations in their spectral and spatial distributions, whereas electron … Continue reading

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Linde, Renergen Develop South Africa Helium

GASES giant Linde Group and renewable energy company Renergen have signed an agreement to develop a natural gas field and helium reserve near Welkom, South Africa. The Free State Helium and Natural Gas field covers 187,000 hectares and has proven … Continue reading

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South Africa To Develop Gas/Helium Field

German industrial gases giant Linde signed an agreement May 4 with Johannesburg-listed alternative energy company Renergen to develop a helium and natural gas field near Welkom in South Africa, making it the country’s first onshore natural gas production site. Linde … Continue reading

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Airlander 10: World’s Largest Aircraft “Weeks” Away From First UK Test Flight

The giant airship has been officially named. Just a few safety checks remain. Airlander 10, the world’s largest and longest aircraft, is preparing to gently glide out of its gargantuan shed—which is incidentally the largest hangar in the UK—at Cardington … Continue reading

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