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Could China’s lunar laser tower bring Nikola Tesla’s free energy dream to life?
Chinese scientists propose using a lunar laser tower to transmit energy wirelessly on the moon, inspired by Nikola Tesla's concept. The plan targets the moon's south pole, where sunlight is nearly continuous and shadowed regions may contain water ice.
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