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Micro-cavity arrays: Lighting the way to the futureWashington DC (SPX) Nov 22, 2011 It was not too long ago that basic science lectures began with the three forms of matter: gases, liquids and solids-and somewhere along the line plasmas were occasionally added to the list. But to be precise, a plasma is an ionized gas; thus, a subset of the big three. But this subset has coexisted with the other forms since the Big Bang and actually makes up 99 percent of the universe. It is found in our Sun and all the other stars, and in more down to earth applications: in neon signs, Plasma TV ... read more |
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  Smart swarms of bacteria inspire robotics researchers Much to humans' chagrin, bacteria have superior survival skills. Their decision-making processes and collective behaviors allow them to thrive and even spread efficiently in difficult environments. ... more | .. |
  Researchers watch a next-gen memory bit switch in real time For the first time, engineering researchers have been able to watch in real time the nanoscale process of a ferroelectric memory bit switching between the 0 and 1 states. Ferroelectric materia ... more | .. |
 In new quantum-dot LED design, researchers turn troublesome molecules to their advantage By nestling quantum dots in an insulating egg-crate structure, researchers at the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have demonstrated a robust new architecture for quantum-do ... 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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 Brazil to fine Chevron at least $28 mn over oil spill Brazil slapped a $28 million fine on US energy giant Chevron Monday for an oil spill from a leaking well off Rio de Janeiro state and warned the fines could total much more. ... more | .. |
  India eyes Australia uranium assets - report Energy-hungry India will consider acquiring Australian uranium mining assets if a controversial ban on exports to the nuclear power is lifted, a report said Tuesday. ... more | .. |
 Areva to slash at least 2,700 jobs: sources France's nuclear giant Areva will cut at least 2,700 jobs and slash planned investments by 40 percent to generate at least 500 million euros in savings per year by 2013, sources told AFP Monday. ... more | .. |
 China: No South China Sea interference China has cautioned against foreign interference in the disputed oil-rich South China Sea. ... more |
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Restoring sea floor after mining may not be possible, researchers warn
China starts construction of Tibet mega-dam
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  Brazil a serious rival in air transport Brazil's aircraft manufacturing industry is emerging as a serious contender in the highly competitive air transport market where it's pitted against major players from North America, Europe and Asia. ... more | .. |
  China to fund small firms, low-cost housing A top central bank official has said China will tweak monetary policy by funding sectors in need, such as small enterprises and low-cost housing, an official newspaper reported Tuesday. ... more | .. |
 Better-than-expected earnings for HP despite turmoil Hewlett-Packard (HP), the world's leading personal computer maker, posted slightly better-than-expected earnings Monday after a tumultuous quarter. ... more | .. |
 Walker's World: Where is compromise? Barring a miracle, the 12-member supercommittee of the U.S. Congress seems unlikely to agree a compromise deal this week to reduce the budget deficit. ... more |
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 Firm reports success at Poland shale well Shale gas development in Poland has gathered momentum after news that an Irish-Canadian joint venture has found success with a Baltic Basin well. ... more | .. |
  Brazil steelmakers look for protection against China Faced with dwindling demand from crisis-hit rich countries, Brazilian steelmakers are pinning their hopes on moves by the government to protect the industry from cut-rate Chinese imports. ... more | .. |
Areva to slash at least 2,700 jobs: sources France's nuclear giant Areva will cut at least 2,700 jobs and slash planned investments by 40 percent to generate at least 500 million euros in savings per year by 2013, sources told AFP Monday. ... more | .. |
Brazil to fine Chevron $56 mn over oil spill Brazilian authorities said Monday they planned to impose fines reaching $56 million (41 million euros) on US energy giant Chevron for an oil spill from a well off Rio de Janeiro state. ... more |
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UCF researchers developing new methods to passively mitigate lunar dust for space exploration
NASA Research Shows Path Toward Protocells on Titan
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 Japan slips back into trade deficit Japan fell into a trade deficit in October, data showed Monday, as a stubbornly strong yen, softening global demand and disruption from deadly floods in Thailand helped slow its post-quake recovery. ... more | .. |
 China seen easing property curbs in 2012: report China will likely relax some property market curbs next year due to concerns that slumping prices could hurt economic growth, a prominent Chinese university said in a report published Monday. ... more | .. |
 Apple accepts payment in China's yuan currency Apple has started accepting payment in China's yuan currency through its online store, opening it up to the biggest Internet market in the world, company officials said Monday. ... more | .. |
 US says China trade talks achieve 'concrete' results The United States on Monday hailed key trade talks with China as a success, saying they had made "meaningful, concrete progress" on piracy and market access, but warned more work needed to be done. ... more |
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  ADM to Build Biodiesel Plant in Canada Archer Daniels Midland Company has announced that it will build a 265 million liter (70 million gallon) biodiesel plant in Lloydminster, Alberta, Canada, which will increase ADM's North American bio ... more | .. |
  Carmanah Launches New Retail-Ready SUNfilm Solar Battery Chargers Carmanah Technologies has announced the launch of SUNfilm Solar Battery Chargers - a new generation of consumer solar products for the company's propriety Go Power! brand. The new SUNfilm series fea ... more | .. |
 AEG Power Solutions Receives Orders for Solar Thermal Power Plants in Southern Spain AEG Power Solutions has equipped two 49.9MW solar thermal power plants in southern Spain with UPS systems. Each plant has been equipped with AEG PS's Protect 3 and Protect 4 UPS. The client receives ... more | .. |
 ONYX Set to Receive First Prototypes of Revolutionary Solar Power System Onyx Service and Solutions reports that its development partner has shipped the first several prototypes of ONYX's revolutionary "Plug-N-Play" solar power system. The company anticipates receiving t ... more |
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Kremlin cautions 'lots of work' ahead before Ukraine peace deal
Eutelsat strikes global satellite internet deal with UK govt
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 Vineland New Jersey Dedicates Solar Generation Project from Constellation Energy Constellation Energy and the city of Vineland have announced the completion of an aggregate 6.5-megawatt (AC) solar generation project that will supply affordable energy to the utility's customers. ... more | .. |
 Microfabrication breakthrough could set piezoelectric material applications in motion Integrating a complex, single-crystal material with "giant" piezoelectric properties onto silicon, University of Wisconsin-Madison engineers and physicists can fabricate low-voltage, near-nanoscale ... more | .. |
 Duke study offers seven safeguards for hydraulic fracturing A new report by Duke University researchers offers several health and environmental measures for North Carolina lawmakers to consider as they debate legalizing horizontal drilling and hydraulic frac ... more | .. |
  In an enzyme critical for life, X-ray emission cracks mystery atom Like a shadowy character just hidden from view, a mystery atom in the middle of a complex enzyme called nitrogenase had long hindered scientists' ability to study the enzyme fully. But now an ... more |
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  Four trapped miners found dead in China: Govt Tragedy struck a rescue operation in a north China colliery Sunday when rescuers found the lifeless bodies of four miners trapped after a cave-in, the government said. ... more | .. |
 Oil spill in Brazil not yet over: authorities An oil spill from a leaking well off the Brazilian coast northeast of Rio de Janeiro involving US oil giant Chevron "is not over," the National Oil Agency warned Sunday. ... more | .. |
Chevron blames Brazil oil spill on miscalculation A mistake in calculating the oil pressure caused a spill off the coast of Rio de Janeiro state, Chevron said Saturday, amid uncertainties over the extent of the slick. ... more | .. |
Iraq oil exports up in October after drop Iraq's oil exports and income were up in October after a sharp drop in September, but remained lower than previous months, government figures showed on Sunday. ... more |
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