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Magnetic Needles Turn Somersaults
Stuttgart, Germany (SPX) Nov 29, 2006Scientists at the Max Planck Institute of Metals Research in Stuttgart have discovered a new mechanism with which it is possible to use weak magnetic fields to reverse tiny magnetic structures, called vortex cores, quickly and with no losses. Up until now, very strong magnetic fields have been necessary to accomplish this, requiring highly complex technology. The new method might open up new possibilities for magnetic data storage (Nature, November 23rd, 2006). Brilliant Growth Without Gold 
Halle, Germany (SPX) Nov 29, 2006Max Planck researchers in Halle present new methods for manufacturing nanowires from silicon Silicon nanowires can help to further reduce the size of microchips. Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Microstructure Physics in Halle have for the first time developed single crystal silicon nanowires that fulfil the key criteria to this end. The researchers used aluminium as a catalyst to grow the nanowires. To date, scientists have usually deployed gold for this purpose. Pure Carbon Nanotubes Pass First In Vivo Test 
Houston TX (SPX) Nov 29, 2006In the first experiments of their kind, researchers at Rice University and The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center have determined that carbon nanotubes injected directly into the bloodstream of research lab animals cause no immediate adverse health effects and circulate for more than one hour before they are removed by the liver. |
Dwindling Forests And Resources Force Africa To Mull Nuclear Energy
Cape Town (AFP) Nov 28, 2006Depleting forests and coal reserves, compounded by the environmental cost of traditional energy sources, are forcing Africa to seriously consider going nuclear, experts say. "For the sake of humanity and the environment we should accept nature's gift," South African energy analyst Andrew Kenny told a conference in Cape Town of scientists, businessmen, energy watchdogs and African government officials. Iran Offers To Share Nuclear Know-How With Algeria 
Tehran (AFP) Nov 28, 2006President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has offered to share Tehran's nuclear expertise with Algiers, in a meeting here with Algerian energy minister Shakib Khalil, the press reported Tuesday. "We are ready to share our experience in different domains including peaceful nuclear technology with Algeria," the government daily Iran quoted Ahmadinejad as saying in a Monday meeting with Khalil. Russia Could Help Build NPP In Egypt 
Moscow, Russia (RIA Novosti) Nov 29, 2006Russia intends to take part in a tender to build a nuclear power plant in Egypt, the Russian nuclear chief said Tuesday. "Construction of an NPP in Egypt is quite possible," Sergei Kiriyenko told journalists. "When a tender is announced in Egypt, we will be ready to announce our participation." The head of the Federal Nuclear Power Agency said preparations for such a tender are already under way, and added that specific features of the project will depend on the customer. |
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Russia's OMZ, Czech Research Center To Jointly Upgrade Reactors
Moscow, Russia (RIA Novosti) Nov 29, 2006A nuclear production unit of Russia's OMZ signed a $4.4 million deal on November 16 with the Czech Nuclear Research Institute Rez to upgrade research reactors, the Russia company said Tuesday. Russian machine building company OMZ said that under the project, Skoda JS, part of OMZ Atom, and the Czech institute, will modernize LVR-15 and LR-0 research reactors. Last LHC Superconducting Main Magnet Completes The Suite At CERN 
Geneva, Switzerland (SPX) Nov 29, 2006CERN took delivery of the last superconducting main magnet for the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) on 27 November. This completes the full set of 1624 main magnets2 required to build the world's largest and most powerful particle accelerator. DRS Receives Contract To Develop High-Speed Electric Generator For The USN 
Parsippany NJ (SPX) Nov 29, 2006DRS Technologies has announced that it has received $6 million in funding to develop a High-Speed Permanent Magnet Electric Generator prototype for the U.S. Navy, bringing the total value of the generator contract to approximately $12 million. The resulting prototype will be scalable in power output and applicable to multiple platforms for the support of main and auxiliary power generation. |
Solar Power Planet Operators Manage Multiple Remote Sites From Single Webview
San Jose CA (SPX) Nov 29, 2006Fat Spaniel Technologies, the leading provider of critical data communications and monitoring infrastructure for the distributed generation industry, today announced the availability of the TriStar Multi-Site Manager, a product designed to allow owner/operators of multiple remote solar power systems the ability to instantly and simultaneously evaluate the health of all off-grid sites using FST web-based technology. EMCORE Wins Solarcell Order From A Leading ComSat Manufacturer 
Somerset NJ (SPX) Nov 29, 2006The Photovoltaics division of EMCORE Corporation has been awarded a multi-year purchase order from a leading manufacturer of high power geosynchronous communications satellites. The Company estimates the value of the purchase order at more than $41 million over a period of 3 years. Researcher Gives Robotic Tools A Sense Of Touch 
Baltimore MD (SPX) Nov 29, 2006Haptic technology will allow doctors to 'feel' the work of a mechanical helper By substituting mechanical instruments for human fingers, robotic tools give surgeons a new way to perform medical procedures with great precision in small spaces. But as the surgeon directs these tools from a computer console, an important component is lost: the sense of touch. |
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