Thousands of satellites are due to burn up in the atmosphere every year – damaging the ozone layer and changing the climate 
RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25% as India’s Growth Outlook Strengthens After U.S. Trade Deal 
How to create a thriving forest, not box-checking ‘tree cover’ 
SpaceX’s Starship Completes 11th Test Flight, Paving Way for Moon and Mars Missions 
Fertile land for growing vegetables is at risk — but a scientific discovery could turn the tide 
Australian Pension Funds Boost Currency Hedging as Aussie Dollar Strengthens 
Gold and Silver Prices Climb in Asian Trade as Markets Eye Key U.S. Economic Data 
SpaceX Pivots Toward Moon City as Musk Reframes Long-Term Space Vision 
Lake beds are rich environmental records — studying them reveals much about a place’s history 
Fungi are among the planet’s most important organisms — yet they continue to be overlooked in conservation strategies 
Japan Economy Poised for Q4 2025 Growth as Investment and Consumption Hold Firm 
LA fires: Fast wildfires are more destructive and harder to contain 
NASA Faces Major Workforce Reduction as 20% of Employees Prepare to Leave 
Dow Hits 50,000 as U.S. Stocks Stage Strong Rebound Amid AI Volatility 
Dollar Near Two-Week High as Stock Rout, AI Concerns and Global Events Drive Market Volatility 
Russian Stocks End Mixed as MOEX Index Closes Flat Amid Commodity Strength 
LG Chem combined polycarbonate and acrylonitrile styrene acrylate (ASA) to develop LUPOY EU5201 to be used in plastic frames for solar panels.
Consequently, LG has become the first in South Korea to develop plastic solar panels frames.
LUPOY EU5201 is a high-performance engineering plastic material infused with fiberglass in a polycarbonate compound to boost durability and structural integrity through diverse temperature ranges.
The plastic frames, which account for 10 percent of the solar panel, could drastically reduce production cost and the weight of solar panels that could simplify transportation and installation.
The substance has similar durability to aluminum, the common material used for solar panel frames, but is half the weight and is price competitive.
In addition, the material can endure diverse temperatures while maintaining its original form with enhanced safety.
LG Chem officially started to sell the frames beginning this month.
An LG Chem official said that with a top-tier compound technology accompanied by continuous R&D, mass production, and investment, they expect to lead the solar power materials market.
