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Wind turbine parts may be giant technofossils that puzzle future scientists


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Published in Science and Technology on Saturday, March 29th 2025 at 13:22 GMT by CNN   Print publication without navigation

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The article from MSN discusses the potential future archaeological significance of wind turbine components, suggesting they could become "technofossils" that might puzzle future scientists. Wind turbines, with their massive blades and other parts, are built to last for decades but will eventually be decommissioned, leaving behind large, durable structures. These remnants could be studied by future generations to understand our era's technology, energy needs, and environmental concerns. The article highlights how these structures, made from materials like steel, fiberglass, and carbon fiber, might not decompose easily, thus preserving them for centuries or millennia. This preservation could lead future archaeologists to infer details about our society's energy solutions, industrial capabilities, and perhaps even our cultural values regarding sustainability and technology.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/wind-turbine-parts-may-be-giant-technofossils-that-puzzle-future-scientists/ar-AA1BU7Q0 ]

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