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ChatGPT, Obesity Drugs, Exoplanet Images, and Medical Miracles: The Most Amazing Breakthroughs of 2022

Plain English with Derek Thompson

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Harnessing Millimeter Wave Energy for Deep Drilling

This chapter explores the revolutionary use of millimeter wave energy and gyrotrons to drill through hard geological formations, enhancing geothermal energy accessibility. It addresses both the potential benefits and challenges of this technology, including regulatory hurdles and the need for policy reform to fully realize its capabilities.

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