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Solarcells work better in two wavelengthsCambridge, UK (SPX) Feb 10, 2012 New solar cells could increase the maximum efficiency of solar panels by over 25%, according to scientists from the University of Cambridge. Scientists from the Cavendish Laboratory, the University's Department of Physics, have developed a novel type of solar cell which could harvest energy from the sun much more efficiently than traditional designs. The research, published in the journal Nano Letters, could dramatically improve the amount of useful energy created by solar panels. Solar pane ... read more |
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  NIST provides octagonal window of opportunity for carbon capture Filtering carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, from factory smokestacks is a necessary, but expensive part of many manufacturing processes. However, a collaborative research team from the National Inst ... more | .. |
  Fuel from market waste Mushy tomatoes, brown bananas and overripe cherries - to date, waste from wholesale markets has ended up on the compost heap at best. In future it will be put to better use: Researchers have develop ... more | .. |
 Electrical engineers build 'no-waste' laser A team of University of California, San Diego researchers has built the smallest room-temperature nanolaser to date, as well as an even more startling device: a highly efficient, "thresholdless" las ... 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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 Developing a Potential Low Cost Alternative to Platinum for Splitting Water A technique for creating a new molecule that structurally and chemically replicates the active part of the widely used industrial catalyst molybdenite has been developed by researchers with the U.S. ... more | .. |
 Sustainable land use strategies to support bioenergy Applying 21st century tools and technologies to manage land use, maximize biomass production, and increase the efficiency of processes for extracting energy from renewable resources will enable the ... more | .. |
 New technology platform for molecule-based electronics Researchers at the Nano-Science Center at the University of Copenhagen have developed a new nano-technology platform for the development of molecule-based electronic components using the wonder mate ... more | .. |
 Engineers Boost Computer Processor Performance By Over 20 Percent Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a new technique that allows graphics processing units (GPUs) and central processing units (CPUs) on a single chip to collaborate - boo ... more |
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New deep sea mining rules lack consensus despite US pressure
Lightning strikes kill 33 people in eastern India
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 Unusual 'collapsing' iron superconductor sets record for its class A team from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the University of Maryland has found an iron-based superconductor that operates at the highest known temperature for a mater ... more | .. |
 Solar Inverter Market Hits Speed Bump in 2011 Despite strong long-term growth prospects, the worldwide solar photovoltaic (PV) inverter space dipped slightly in 2011 as two big solar markets stalled or cut tariffs, even though overall losses in ... more | .. |
 Industry welcomes renewed commitment to Solar Flagships program Australia's peak body for renewable energy said the Solar Flagships announcement this afternoon by the Federal Government was an important restatement of its commitment to the development of large s ... more | .. |
 AORA Solar Launches "Always-On" Solar Power Station in Spain AORA Solar has launched Europe's first gas turbine solar thermal power station in Almeria, Spain. The space-efficient power station is located on half an acre of land in Platforma Solar Almeria (PSA ... more |
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 New battery could lead to cheaper, more efficient solar energy A joint research project between the University of Southampton and lithium battery technology company REAPsystems has found that a new type of battery has the potential to improve the efficiency and ... more | .. |
  Japan scientist makes 'Avatar' robot A Japanese-developed robot that mimics the movements of its human controller is bringing the Hollywood blockbuster "Avatar" one step closer to reality. ... more | .. |
  Thousands rally against nuclear power in Japan Thousands demonstrated in Tokyo on Saturday against nuclear power generation, 11 months after a massive earthquake and tsunami sparked reactor meltdowns at the Fukushima nuclear power plant. ... more | .. |
 U.S green lights two new reactors The Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved the construction of two new nuclear reactors, the first to be built in the United States since 1978. ... more |
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Chinese researchers craft high fidelity Mars soil simulant to support future missions
Ancient river systems reveal Mars was wetter than we thought
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 Iran 'steals Iraqi oil to beat sanctions' Iran has been systematically plundering large amounts of oil from southern Iraq for years, a theft on a grand scale that's helping the Islamic Republic withstand sanctions aimed at throttling its oil exports, a U.S. security consultancy says. ... more | .. |
 More environmental rules needed for shale gas In his State of the Union address, President Barack Obama praised the potential of the country's tremendous supply of natural gas buried in shale. He echoed the recommendations for safe extraction m ... more | .. |
 Argentina says Britain has nuclear weapons in Falklands Argentina on Friday accused Britain of sending nuclear weapons to the disputed Falkland islands, while UN leader Ban Ki-moon appealed to both sides to avoid an "escalation" of their sovereignty battle. ... more | .. |
 US approves first nuclear plant in decades The US approved its first new nuclear power reactors in decades on Thursday, despite objections from the country's top regulator that safety issues raised by last year's Fukushima meltdown were not fully addressed. ... more |
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  Driving the green A company looking to purchase an electric-powered delivery truck today will likely experience some sticker shock: Such a vehicle costs nearly $150,000, compared to about $50,000 for the same kind of ... more | .. |
 New tool for analyzing solar-cell materials As the United States seeks to reinvigorate its job market and move past economic recession, MIT News examines manufacturing's role in the country's economic future through this series on work at the ... more | .. |
  China city offers housing subsidies to boost sales An eastern Chinese city on Friday announced subsidies for apartment purchases in an effort to counter falling sales, despite central government measures to curb real estate speculation. ... more | .. |
 China says January lending down 28% from year ago Chinese bank lending fell 28 percent in January from a year earlier, official data showed, suggesting Beijing is reluctant to open the credit valves too quickly for fear of reigniting inflation. ... more |
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China, India should work towards 'win-win' cooperation: Chinese FM
US delays Patriot arms deliveries to Switzerland in switch to Ukraine
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 Israel boosts naval forces in gas fields The Israeli government plans to build a floating liquefied natural gas terminal with a sea-based defense radar system off its Mediterranean coast while forming a naval force to protect its rich offshore gas fields against terrorist attack. ... more | .. |
 Areva-UraMin deal followed suspicious trading: report French nuclear power group Areva's purchase of Canadian uranium producer UraMin in 2007 for a high price was preceded by suspicious stock trades indicative of insider trading, a report said Saturday. ... more | .. |
  Eight arrested in bribery probe at Murdoch's Sun British police widened a probe into alleged bribery by Rupert Murdoch's media empire Saturday, arresting five staff at The Sun tabloid, a member of the armed forces, a defence official and a policeman. ... more | .. |
 Poland's first nuclear plant delayed five years to 2025 Poland's first nuclear power plant will not come on line until 2025, five years behind schedule, a press report said Saturday. ... more |
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 Some Brazilian police cancel strike, others press on Brazilian authorities claimed Saturday to have broken up strikes by police in two states after arresting labor leaders, but other police and firefighters had not quit their protest over pay. ... more | .. |
 Myanmar MPs tackle first budget in decades Myanmar's fledgling parliament is slaving over its first budget, a daunting task for the inexperienced body in a country where the army has long been used to dipping into state coffers at will. ... more | .. |
 Nanoshell whispering galleries improve thin solar panels Visitors to Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol Building may have experienced a curious acoustic feature that allows a person to whisper softly at one side of the cavernous, half-domed room and for an ... more | .. |
  Boeing's Dreamliner takes spotlight in Singapore Boeing's much-delayed 787 Dreamliner is set to star at the Singapore Airshow this week where companies touting private jets and defence hardware to the Asian market will also be out in force. ... more |
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