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New Coating Aids Exoplanet Life Search

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A new ultra-black coating has been developed that efficiently absorbs light, is extremely thin, and durable. This coating could significantly improve the computing power of spacecraft and enable the search for life on exoplanets.

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space exploration astronomy materials science

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Spaceflight

“New Ultra-Black Coating Could Enable the Search for Life on Exoplanets. A recently developed ultra-black coating not only efficiently absorbs light, but is also extremely thin and durable, enabling it...”

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