Astronomers just found complex carbon molecules in space – a step closer to deciphering the origins of life 
The skyscraper-sized tsunami that vibrated through the entire planet and no one saw 
Wild ginseng is declining, but small-scale ‘diggers’ aren’t the main threat to this native plant − and they can help save it 
India’s Central Bank Expected to Cut Interest Rates in December 
BHP Shifts Focus to New Ventures After Anglo American Takeover Rejection 
South Korea's Export Growth Slows Amid Weakening Global Demand 
The power of one: solitary carnivores outkill group hunters 
SpaceX Rapidly Fires Raptor Engine 34 Times in Record-Breaking Stress Test 
Three lessons the west can learn from China’s economic approach to AI 
Elon Musk Surprised by SpaceX’s Successful First Attempt at Catching Starship Booster 
SpaceX Warns $4 Million Daily Loss If Starship Launches Are Halted Due to Lawsuit 
South Africa amended its research guidelines to allow for heritable human genome editing 
‘Cosmic inflation’: did the early cosmos balloon in size? A mirror universe going backwards in time may be a simpler explanation 
Starlink Services to Remain Free in Hurricane-Affected Areas for the Rest of 2024 
Gold Prices Surge Amid Political Uncertainty in the U.S. and Japan 
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.
