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  Austin TX (SPX) Mar 09, 2017 As much as we complain about air travel, the fact is, flying has gotten considerably cheaper, safer, faster and even greener, over the last 60 years. Today's aircraft use roughly 80 percent less fuel per passenger-mile than the first jets of the 1950s - a testimony to the tremendous impact of aerospace engineering on flight. This increased efficiency has extended global commerce to the point where it is now economically viable to ship everything from flowers to Florida manatees across the globe. I ... read more |
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ORNL study examines tungsten in extreme environments to improve fusion materialsOak Ridge TN (SPX) Mar 09, 2017 A fusion reactor is essentially a magnetic bottle containing the same processes that occur in the sun. Deuterium and tritium fuels fuse to form a vapor of helium ions, neutrons and heat. As this hot ... more  
Scientists create new form of matter, a time crystalAustin TX (SPX) Mar 09, 2017 Salt, snowflakes and diamonds are all crystals, meaning their atoms are arranged in 3-D patterns that repeat. Today scientists are reporting in the journal Nature on the creation of a phase of matte ... more 
Space energy technology restored to make power stations more efficientOxford UK (SPX) Mar 07, 2017 Satellite-powering technology that was abandoned decades ago has been reinvented to potentially work with traditional power stations to help them convert heat to electricity more efficiently, meanin ... more  
Magnetic fields at the crossroadsWashington DC (SPX) Mar 09, 2017 From compasses used in ancient overseas navigation to electrical motors, sensors, and actuators in cars, magnetic materials have been a mainstay throughout human history. In addition, almost all inf ... more |
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SolarReserve Helps Netcare Lower Their Energy CostsJohannesburg, South Africa (SPX) Mar 09, 2017 SolarReserve, a leading global energy developer with 246 megawatts of solar capacity already on-line in South Africa, has worked with Netcare Limited to roll out commercial sized solar PV rooftop in ... more 
Understanding what's happening inside liquid dropletsAtlanta GA (SPX) Mar 09, 2017 For most people, the drip, drip, drip of a leaking faucet would be an annoyance. But for Georgia Institute of Technology Ph.D. candidate Alexandros Fragkopoulos, what happens inside droplets is the ... more 
Researchers propose technique for measuring weak or nonexistent magnetic fieldsAmes IA (SPX) Mar 09, 2017 Physicists at the University of Iowa have proposed a new technique to detect and measure materials that give off weak magnetic signals or have no magnetic field at all. Their solution would use a no ... more 
Polymer-coated silicon nanosheets - an alternative to grapheneMunich, Germany (SPX) Mar 09, 2017 Silicon nanosheets are thin, two-dimensional layers with exceptional optoelectronic properties very similar to those of graphene. Albeit, the nanosheets are less stable. Now researchers at the Techn ... more  
Phonon nanoengineering: Vibrations of nanoislands dissipate heat more effectivelyWarsaw, Poland (SPX) Mar 09, 2017 Europium silicide has for some time attracted the attention of scientists. Recognized as being promising for electronics and spintronics, this material has recently been submitted by a team of physi ... more  
Reducing conducting thin film surface roughness for electronicsWashington DC (SPX) Mar 09, 2017 Surface roughness reduction is a really big deal when it comes to fundamental surface physics and while fabricating electronic and optical devices. As transistor dimensions within integrated circuit ... more |
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 ZTE shares up in Hong Kong after $1.2 bn US fine  
Yeast cell factories make gas, jet fuel alternativesWashington (UPI) Mar 8, 2017 Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden are using fatty acid synthase, or FAS, to produce sustainable alternatives to petrol and jet fuel. ... more  
China warns of 'trade war' if WTO ignoredBeijing (AFP) March 9, 2017 China warned Thursday that United States ignoring World Trade Organization rulings could trigger a "trade war" after President Donald Trump's administration said it was not bound by the body's decisions. ... more 
U.S. solar market set new record in 2016Washington (UPI) Mar 8, 2017 The solar market in the United States had its best year on record in 2016, according to researchers with the Solar Energy Industries Association. ... more  
China's Didi launches Silicon Valley research hubSan Francisco (AFP) March 9, 2017 Chinese ridesharing leader Didi Chuxing has opened a Silicon Valley research hub, where it will join the race with other tech companies for autonomous driving. ... more |
  Wellington, New Zealand (UPI) Feb 21, 2017  Even with international praise for its renewable energy strategy, New Zealand's government said there is room for improvement.
An annual review of the New Zealand energy sector from the International Energy Agency described the country as a "success story" for its ability to advance on low-carbon options like hydro-electric power and geothermal energy, all without government subsidies. ... more Strasbourg, France (AFP) Feb 15, 2017EU parliament backs draft carbon trading reforms  Taipei (AFP) Feb 12, 2017Taiwan lantern makers go green for festival of lights  Washington (AFP) Feb 8, 2017Republican ex-top diplomats propose a carbon tax |
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 Newark DE (SPX) Mar 07, 2017 
Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are the power behind most modern portable electronics, including cell phones, tablets, laptops, fitness trackers, and smart watches. However, their energy density - that is, the amount of energy stored within a given amount of physical space, or mass - will need to be improved for these batteries to see widespread use in smart grid and electric transport applic ... more Upton NY (SPX) Mar 07, 2017Imaging the inner workings of a sodium-metal sulfide battery for first time  Oak Ridge TN (SPX) Mar 09, 2017ORNL study examines tungsten in extreme environments to improve fusion materials  Oxford UK (SPX) Mar 07, 2017Space energy technology restored to make power stations more efficient |
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 Washington DC (UPI) Mar 07, 2017 
Wind energy in the United States is making a case for itself as a cheap source of energy that steers revenue to rural America, an industry trade group said.
Federal data show five state - Iowa, Kansas, Oklahoma, North Dakota and South Dakota - each sourced more than 20 percent of their electricity from wind power last year to lead the nation.
"Wind is now cheaply and reliably s ... more Paris (UPI) Mar 06, 2017French, Spanish companies set for more wind power off coast of France  Essen, Germany (UPI) Mar 3, 2017German company to store US wind energy in batteries in Texas  Washington DC (SPX) Mar 01, 2017Breakthrough research for testing and arranging vertical axis wind turbines |
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The solar market in the United States had its best year on record in 2016, according to researchers with the Solar Energy Industries Association.
In a study published by the industry group, researchers note the solar market nearly doubled its previous record, and added more electric generating capacity than any other source for the first time in history.
The report, called the U. ... more Seattle WA (SPX) Mar 07, 2017King County Metro signs Urban Solar on for rare 10 year contract  Baton Rouge LA (SPX) Mar 09, 2017New study shines light on photosynthesis  Montreal, Canada (SPX) Mar 09, 2017Gaz Metro Acquires Standard Solar |
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 Vienna (AFP) March 8, 2017 
The board of the UN atomic watchdog, which tracks Iran's compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal, Wednesday backed Yukiya Amano to serve a third term as director general, the board's chairman said.
The appointment for four more years still has to be approved by all members of the International Atomic Energy Agency's in September but this is seen as a formality.
Amano, 69, a veteran Japanes ... more Paris, France (SPX) Mar 09, 2017Completion of dismantling of nuclear facilities at the Cadarache MOX plant  Brussels (AFP) March 6, 2017EU approves Hungary's Kremlin-backed nuclear plant  Paris (AFP) March 1, 2017Areva narrows losses in 2016 |
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Tomorrow's tires could come from the farm as much as the factory. Researchers at The Ohio State University have discovered that food waste can partially replace the petroleum-based filler that has been used in manufacturing tires for more than a century. In tests, rubber made with the new fillers exceeds industrial standards for performance, which may ultimately open up new applications for rubb ... more Pasadena CA (SPX) Mar 07, 2017New materials could turn water into the fuel of the future  Pullman WA (SPX) Mar 07, 2017Novel 3-D manufacturing leads to highly complex, bio-like materials  Washington (UPI) Mar 8, 2017Yeast cell factories make gas, jet fuel alternatives |
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 Dallas (UPI) Mar 07, 2017 
The number of rigs deployed in the United States on average last month was up more than 200 from last year, oilfield services company Baker Hughes reported.
Rig counts serve as a loose metric to gauge the industry's confidence in spending on exploration and production. A gain would indicate growing confidence in a particular region, while a decline suggests market conditions are cost-pr ... more Dallas (UPI) Mar 8, 2017Oil falls to below $49 per barrel in selloff  Lemont IL (SPX) Mar 09, 2017Argonne invents reusable sponge that soaks up oil  Washington (AFP) March 10, 2017Tillerson recuses himself from Keystone XL decision |
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 Paris (UPI) Mar 8, 2017 
New research from the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis, or IIASA, highlights how limited investment in agriculture in West Africa plays a vital role in the country's ability to adapt to climate change.
West Africa is a major producer of cassava, millet and sorghum, however, scientists predict crop yields and grass for livestock grazing are likely to decline in the co ... more Vienna, Austria (SPX) Mar 09, 2017'Traveling' droughts bring new possibilities for prediction  Miami (AFP) March 9, 2017New US environment chief questions carbon link to global warming  Ottawa (AFP) March 7, 2017Canada faces 'herculean shift' to meet climate targets |
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 Beijing (AFP) Feb 28, 2017  China's world-leading coal consumption fell for the third straight year in 2016, government data showed Tuesday, as the planet's biggest carbon emitter struggles to break its addiction to the heavily polluting fuel.
Coal consumption fell by 4.7 percent year-on-year in 2016, and the share of coal in the country's energy mix slipped to 62.0 percent, down 2.0 percent year-on-year, the National ... more Beijing (AFP) Feb 18, 2017China halts N. Korea coal imports after missile test  Brussels (AFP) Feb 9, 2017EU must shut coal plants by 2030 to meet climate pledge: study  Canberra, Australia (UPI) Feb 7, 2017Do more to advance CCS, BHP Billiton says |
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 Beijing (Sputnik) Mar 09, 2017 
The Chinese Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology is breaking ground on techniques to send satellites into space via rockets shot from airborne Chinese planes, China Daily reports.
According to Li Tongyu, chief of rocket development at the academy, the technology will allow scientists and engineers to quickly replace "dysfunctional" satellites, as well as launch ad hoc, last-minute satellit ... more Beijing (XNA) Mar 07, 2017China's 1st cargo spacecraft to make three rendezvous with Tiangong-2  Beijing (Sputnik) Mar 09, 2017China Plans to Launch 1st Probe to Mars in Summer 2020  Beijing (XNA) Mar 09, 2017China to launch 6-8 latest navigation satellites in 2017 |
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 Washington DC (UPI) Mar 07, 2017 
The U.S. Air Force awarded FAAC Inc. with a $9.5 million contract to upgrade weapon systems for the branch's F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft.
The agreement is part of the Common Weapon Engagement Zone - Operational Flight program. Under the contract, FAAC will update various F-16 weapon system components including software capabilities, multi-mission computers, and mid-life updates for F- ... more Austin TX (SPX) Mar 09, 2017Designing the fuel-efficient aircraft of the future  Riyadh (UPI) Mar 06, 2017Boeing to provide additional support for Saudi F-15s  Bonn (UPI) Mar 06, 2017Rheinmetall making ammunition for U.S. Air Force F-35s |
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 Sydney (AFP) March 8, 2017 
Australia's consumer watchdog Wednesday launched court action against Volkswagen and its subsidiary Audi over an emissions cheating scandal, claiming they engaged in misleading or deceptive conduct.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) alleged Audi had installed so-called defeat software to produce lower levels of harmful nitrogen oxides during testing than under normal ... more Washington (AFP) March 7, 2017Pressure mounts on Uber and CEO after missteps  Oslo (AFP) March 6, 2017Norway says half of new cars now electric or hybrid Beijing (AFP) March 6, 2017Volkswagen to recall over 680,000 Audis in China |
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 Birmingham UK (SPX) Mar 03, 2017 
Iron particles generated by cities and industry are being dissolved by man-made air pollution and washed into the sea - potentially increasing the amount of greenhouse gases that the world's oceans can absorb, a new study suggests.
Scientists have long believed that acids formed from human-generated pollution and natural emissions dissolve iron in airborne particles - increasing the amount ... more Prague (UPI) Mar 06, 2017Czech scientists build non-metal magnet out of carbon  Boston MA (SPX) Mar 07, 2017Graphene sheets capture cells efficiently  Sendai, Japan (SPX) Mar 03, 2017'Super-deep' diamonds may hold new information about Earth's interior |
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 Exeter UK (SPX) Mar 03, 2017 
A pioneering new technique to produce cutting-edge, versatile microchips could revolutionize the speed, efficiency and capability of the next generation of computers. Researchers from the University of Exeter have developed an innovative new method to engineer computer chips more easily and cheaper than conventional methods.
The discovery could revolutionise the production of optoelectroni ... more Washington DC (SPX) Mar 09, 2017Reducing conducting thin film surface roughness for electronics  Washington DC (SPX) Mar 09, 2017Hexagonal boron nitride enables the fabrication of 2-dimensional electronic memories  Manchester, England (UPI) Mar 1, 2017Super-fast computer made from DNA 'grows as it computes' |
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 Singapore (UPI) Jan 25, 2017 
Researchers are trying to distill smart transit philosophy into a machine-learning algorithm. Scientists hope their smart transit model will reveal a recipe for a smarter city, organized in way that relieves the congestion common on the mass transit systems of major cities.
"Singapore needs an efficient transport system to support people's activities given the existing and planned infra ... more Budapest (AFP) Jan 19, 2017Hungary orders fraud probe into Budapest metro project  San Francisco (AFP) Jan 18, 2017'Hyperloop' rail study for Slovakia-Czech connection Las Vegas (AFP) Jan 7, 2017Cities vie to hop on super-speedy hyperloop rail |
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 Geneva (AFP) March 6, 2017 
More than one in four deaths in children under five are linked to polluted environments, according to two new World Health Organization reports published Monday.
Each year, environmental risks such as indoor and outdoor pollution, second-hand smoke, unsafe water and poor sanitation kill around 1.7 million children between the ages of one month and five years, the reports found.
Harmful e ... more Paris (AFP) March 3, 2017City noise linked to hearing loss: study  Dhaka (AFP) March 6, 2017Bangladesh orders shutdown of city tanneries  Karachi (AFP) March 5, 2017Pakistan's financial capital Karachi turned 'into rubbish bin' |
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