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Engineers came up with a set of tests to make sure reclaimed asphalt pavement resists skidding and sliding when wet.
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An aerospace engineer explains why NASA, Space Force and other agencies are using or testing aerobraking for more fuel-efficient…
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NASA’s Curiosity rover has spotted carbon-containing minerals that can tell scientists more about what ancient Mars’…
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