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Scientists Are Speeding Up the Development of "Rad-Hard" Materials for Satellites, Nuclear Reactors
October 26, 2026
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following news:

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Scientists Are Speeding Up the Development of "Rad-Hard" Materials for Satellites, Nuclear Reactors

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Galactic cosmic rays, heavy ions, electrons and other highly energetic particles pose challenges for computer chips and other electronics destined for extreme environments like space.

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