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February 11, 2013

New classes of magnetoelectric materials promise advances in computing technology
Argonne IL (SPX) Feb 11, 2013
Although scientists have been aware that magnetism and electricity are two sides of the same proverbial coin for almost 150 years, researchers are still trying to find new ways to use a material's electric behavior to influence its magnetic behavior, or vice versa. Thanks to new research by an international team of researchers led by the U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory, physicists have developed new methods for controlling magnetic order in a particular class of materials k ... read more

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Researchers create 'building block' of quanutm networks A proof-of-concept device that could pave the way for on-chip optical quantum networks has been created by a group of researchers from the US. Presenting the device in the Institute of Physics ... more		3D Printing on the Micrometer Scale At the Photonics West, the leading international fair for photonics taking place in San Francisco (USA) this week, Nanoscribe GmbH, a spin-off of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), presents th ... more		Hydrothermal liquefaction - the most promising path to a sustainable bio-oil production A new generation of the HTL process can convert all kinds of biomasses to crude bio-oil, which is sufficiently similar to fossil crude oil that a simple thermal upgrade and existing refinery technol ... more
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Looking out for lasers ESA's laboratories are equipped with a huge range of measuring tools, but the most versatile remains the human eye - and it must be looked after. These protective goggles are worn while using ... more		Northrop Grumman Signs Airport Realtime Collaboration Passenger Flow Contract With East Midlands Airport Northrop Grumman's Europe-based airport systems group has signed a contract with the U.K.'s East Midlands Airport, part of the Manchester Airports Group, for the delivery of the Passenger Flow modul ... more		Volcanoes Cause Climate Gas Concentrations to Vary Allosaurus fed more like a falcon than a crocodile Study reveals how fishing gear can cause slow death of whales Research offers promising new approach to treatment of lung cancer A Local Footprint's Global Footprint A Roadmap for the Future of Astrobiology Small but speedy: Short plants live in the evolutionary fast lane		France debates nuke waste facility A public debate on whether to build a mammoth underground nuclear waste facility in northeastern France began this week amid praise and skepticism. ... more
				Sony faces challenge with new PlayStation When Sony pulls back the curtain on the next-generation PlayStation videogame console, the world will see how much the Japanese consumer electronics titan has been paying attention. ... more		Nissan profit tumbles on China, Europe woes Nissan's heavy exposure to China and recession-hit Europe slammed its earnings with the Japanese automaker saying Friday its net profit in the three months to December plunged 34.6 percent. ... more

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Three Chinese doctors slain in north Nigeria: police Men armed with knives slit the throats of three Chinese doctors in a pre-dawn attack Sunday in Nigeria's volatile northeastern town of Potiskum, police said, in the latest such killings in recent months. ... more		Mercosur seeks Canada deal, but Cuba looms Mercosur is pushing a free trade deal with Canada which, if signed, will confront Ottawa with the ticklish issue of dealing with continued U.S. embargo on the regional pact's future partner Cuba. ... more		Ecuador's only satellite may have been damaged in space collision Wild Weather Could Be Ahead on Titan New method for producing clean hydrogen The tropical upper atmosphere 'fingerprint' of global warming Researchers reveal model of Sun's magnetic field Adapter 'Flips' for Progress Toward 2014 Exploration Flight Test Satellites See Storm System that Created Oklahoma Tornado		US to decide soon on Canada pipeline project The United States will make a decision soon on the fate of a controversial Canada-to-Texas oil pipeline, new Secretary of State John Kerry vowed Friday, as he met his Canadian counterpart. ... more
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Diageo Transitions to 100 Percent Renewable Electricity at its North American HQ

China plans stricter fuel standards after smog

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US to decide soon on Canada pipeline project

Iran slams new 'hostile' US sanctions on oil exports

Three Chinese doctors slain in north Nigeria: police

Mainstream Renewable Power Starts Building Wind Farm in Chile

Hgcapital And Blue Energy Agree UK Wind Farm Investment Deal

Sabotage may have felled U.K. wind turbine

Verengo Solar Featured on Torrance CitiCABLE's "Common Cents"

India's solar program a trade issue

US challenges India at WTO over solar panel rules

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US missile defense still plagued by technical doubts

Northrop Grumman, US Navy Complete Triton Unmanned Aircraft's First Flight

Lockheed Martin Completes Milestone for Training Element of United States Ballistic Missile Defense System

General Dynamics to Deliver U.S. Army's Newest Tactical Ground Station Intelligence System

Lockheed Martin Conducts First EMD Flight Test of New GMLRS Warhead

Defense Acquisition Board approves Standard Missile-6 full-rate production

DARPA Seeks Technology to Radically Improve Dismounted Squad Situational Awareness, Communication Effectiveness

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Diageo Transitions to 100 Percent Renewable Electricity at its North American HQ

India's solar program a trade issue

Kerry to meet Canadian FM in first bilateral talks

China auto sales hit record in January: industry group

Japan's TEPCO to buy 800,000 tonnes of LNG from US

China's solar glass a trade issue

China plans stricter fuel standards after smog

All-Brazilian heavy oil output under way

Lebanon's plans for gas boom falter

Chinese make record foreign investments in 2012: PwC

Trade secrets theft linked to ex-employees: study

Outside View: Energy realism

US challenges India at WTO over solar panel rules

Iran slams new 'hostile' US sanctions on oil exports

Japan's Mazda swings back to profit

Technip to build pipe at Gannet platform

Apple hints at solar-powered iPhone

Japan's Suzuki sees April-December net profit rise 19%

China, India tourists triple Australian visits

China jails pollution protesters: state mediaw

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