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Recognition at last for Tom Bacon, the scientist you’ve never heard of who helped put men on the moon

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Francis Thomas Bacon developed the first working hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell in 1932 .

His invention provided secondary power for the Apollo missions, producing electricity for communications, air conditioning and lights, as well as water for the astronauts.

Bacon ’s legacy is still inspiring scientists working on new technologies for solar power, hydrogen generation and battery storage today .

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84

Informative language

82

Neutral language

63

Article tone

informal

Language

English

Language complexity

60

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not offensive

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not hateful

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long-living

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