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Switch from corn to grass would raise ethanol output, cut emissionsChampaign, IL (SPX) Jul 15, 2011 Growing perennial grasses on the least productive farmland now used for corn ethanol production in the U.S. would result in higher overall corn yields, more ethanol output per acre and better groundwater quality, researchers report in a new study. The switch would also slash emissions of two potent greenhouse gases: carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide. The study used a computer model of plant growth and soil chemistry to compare the ecological effects of growing corn (Zea mays L.); miscanthus (Miscan ... read more |
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  New technology allows lenses to change color rapidly University of Connecticut scientist has perfected a method for creating quick-changing, variable colors in films and displays, such as sunglasses, that could lead to the next hot fashion accessory. ... more | .. |
  Expert help from a distance When electronic devices refuse to work, you rarely find the solution in the manual. Technicians often face similar problems with industrial machines, and companies end up flying in experts from the ... more | .. |
  Lockheed Martin Delivers Nuclear Materials Tracking System to Nuclear Regulatory Commission Lockheed Martin has completed delivery of the National Source Tracking System (NSTS) to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). The system is an Information Technology tool that assists in the acco ... more | .. |
 Hong Kong to restrict foreign homebuyers from 2013 US judge OKs partial settlement in e-book case Nordic-Baltic states seek more cooperation Outside View: Jobs outlook grim Empire-style computers? Frenchman takes PCs to lap of luxury Google-Microsoft field smartphones to take on iPhone 5 EU businesses urge China's new leaders to speed reforms |
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  Chavez illness an issue for 2012 election Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez faces tough choices as he awaits prolonged cancer treatment in the run-up to next year's presidential election in which he will seek a third six-year term. ... more | .. |
 Chile-Bolivia-Peru maritime dispute widens A maritime border dispute between Chile and Peru threatens to get worse after Bolivia decided to step in as a potential party in a future resolution of the deepening row over access to the sea. ... more | .. |
  Lebanon's Cabinet discusses energy The Lebanese Cabinet has a meeting scheduled regarding the contentious issue of Beirut's energy policies in relation to the country's offshore energy assets. ... more | .. |
 South Korea sells Brazilian oil leases South Korea's SK Group, the country's fourth largest conglomerate is preparing to sell three offshore oil field concessions in Brazil for $2.4 billion. ... more |
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A weakening forest buffer challenges EU climate goals
DefendEye adds Starlink Mini to tube drone system for real time global search ops
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 Differences in nuclear regulations The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission released recommendations this week based on lessons from Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant disaster, declaring that events like those at Fukushima are unlikely to occur in the United States because of stringent safety measures and regulations. ... more | .. |
 China almost doubles rare earth export quota China on Thursday nearly doubled the export quota of rare earths for the second half of the year to 15,738 tonnes, amid tensions with trade partners over its grip on the shipments of raw materials. ... more | .. |
 Hitachi GE picked for nuclear plant talks: Lithuania Unfazed by nuclear-safety fears after Japan's Fukushima disaster, Lithuania breathed new life into its atomic power programme Thursday by inviting Japanese-US conglomerate Hitachi GE to start talks on building a new plant. ... more | .. |
 China navy boarded Vietnam boat in sea spat: source Sailors from China's navy beat the captain of a Vietnamese fishing boat and confiscated its catch in an area of the South China Sea claimed by both countries, a coastguard official said Thursday. ... more |
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 Japan media critical of PM's nuclear-free vision Several major Japanese newspapers on Thursday criticised Prime Minister Naoto Kan for outlining his vision of a nuclear-free future for the quake-prone island nation. ... more | .. |
  Obama calls new debt talks under China pressure President Barack Obama and his Republican foes came under mounting pressure Thursday to forge a compromise to avert an early August debt default, with China and Wall Street sounding the alarm. ... more | .. |
 Heatstroke cases up as Japan saves electricity Heatstroke cases in Japan have shot up in the early summer as many air-conditioners have been switched off amid an energy saving campaign following the Fukushima nuclear disaster. ... more | .. |
  China accounts for 85% of fake goods seized in EU European customs intercepted one billion euros worth of counterfeit goods last year, with 85 percent of the fakes originating from China, the European Commission said Thursday. ... more |
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Russian space chief says agreed with NASA on ISS cooperation until 2028
SpaceX Dragon delivers Crew-11 to International Space Station
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 China ratings agency issues warning on US debt Chinese credit ratings agency Dagong said Thursday it had put US sovereign debt on negative watch for a possible downgrade - following a similar move by Moody's the previous day. ... more | .. |
  ICT and automotive: New app reduces motorway pile-ups by 40 percent According to the researchers from the University of Bologna (Italy) who designed the app, this automatic accident detection system could reduce the number of vehicles involved in pile-ups by up to 4 ... more | .. |
 University of Kentucky-led research could be path to new energy sources A team of researchers led by University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Professor Joe Chappell is making a connection from prehistoric times to the present that could result in being able to gene ... more | .. |
 Biofilters reduce carbon footprint of old landfill sites Researchers in the US are testing biofilter systems as a viable alternative to releasing methane from passive landfill vents into the atmosphere. The technology could reduce the overall impact of ol ... more |
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  Enecsys announces UL 1741 certification for single and Duo micro Enecsys Limited has announced UL 1741 certification for three more products in its family of micro inverters. This follows certification of the SMI-S200W-60, a 200 Watt unit, in January 2011. The SM ... more | .. |
 Energy Insights and ASES Create Online Photovoltaic Research Panel IDC Energy Insights has announced plans to create a unique and industry-leading online survey panel to enable in-depth research into the North American photovoltaic (PV) industry. Crafted in p ... more | .. |
  Supramolecules get time to shine What looks like a spongy ball wrapped in strands of yarn - but a lot smaller - could be key to unlocking better methods for catalysis, artificial photosynthesis or splitting water into hydrogen, acc ... more | .. |
 Solar Frontier Ships 150 Watt CIS Modules Globally Solar Frontier has announced that it has started shipping 150 Watt CIS modules after accelerating its production roadmap and achieving production targets ahead of schedule at its state-of-the-art Ku ... more |
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Deloitte launches Silent Shield system to monitor satellite cyber threats
Trump deploys nuclear submarines in row with Russia
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 North Carolina Solar Center Expands Testing Capabilities With Donated Solar Array The North Carolina Solar Center has expanded yet again. The prominent solar research and development facility on North Carolina State University's campus in Raleigh has added a 1.98 kW photovoltaic ... more | .. |
 New BRITEPOINT Family of Solar, LED Products MorganAM and T will display its new BRITEPOINT line of solar and LED products at its booth at 2011 Intersolar North America. MorganAM and T provides the industry with a wide range of insulation and ... more | .. |
 China suspends ConocoPhillips operations China's ocean authority has ordered ConocoPhillips China to immediately suspend operations in its Bohai Bay concessions in the aftermath of two oil spills. ... more | .. |
  New wind turbines said more efficient The power output of wind farms can be increased at least ten-fold simply by optimizing the placement of turbines on a given plot of land, U.S. researchers say. ... more |
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 Fed chairman signals possible QE3 U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke made it clear Wednesday that further stimulus for the U.S. economy is "an option on the table." ... more | .. |
 World's strongest magnet unveiled The world's most powerful magnet with the potential to revolutionize scientific research in a variety of fields has made its debut in Florida, researchers say. ... more | .. |
Merkel, Medvedev to meet on economy, cooperation The leaders of Germany and Russia, along with most of their ministers, will meet next week to sign a range of business deals and pacts deepening political cooperation, the government said Wednesday. ... more | .. |
 Argentina accused of muzzling economists Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner is facing accusations her administration is seeking to muzzle independent economists for publishing data that runs counter to the government's version of key statistics on economic performance. ... more |
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