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Saving power, saving moneyCleveland OH (SPX) Mar 12, 2012 In today's computer processors, much of the power put into running the processor is being wasted. A research team at Case Western Reserve University came up with a novel idea called fine-grained power gating, which saves power and money in a couple of ways: less energy would be used, and less heat produced. "Using less power produces less heat. Less heat means less cooling is needed," said Swarup Bhunia, professor of electrical engineering and computer science and an author of the research. "That ... read more |
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  2 for 1: Simultaneous size and electrochemical measurement of nanomaterials Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have done a mash-up of two very different experimental techniques-neutron scattering and electrochemical measurements-to enab ... more | .. |
  Shift to green energy sources could mean crunch in supply of scarce metals A large-scale shift from coal-fired electric power plants and gasoline-fueled cars to wind turbines and electric vehicles could increase demand for two already-scarce metals - available almost exclu ... more | .. |
  Benefits of single atoms acting as catalysts in hydrogen-related reactions A team of researchers at Tufts University's School of Arts and Sciences and School of Engineering have discovered that individual atoms can catalyze industrially important chemical reactions such as ... 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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 Haynesville Shale Continues to Favour Louisiana over East Texas Gas production from the US Haynesville Shale continues to favour the state of Louisiana over East Texas, with the former set to become a major gas producing state while pipeline development in East ... more | .. |
  Biodegradable Transistors - Made from Us Silicon, a semi-conducting element, is the basis of most modern technology, including cellular phones and computers. But according to Tel Aviv University researchers, this material is quickly becomi ... more | .. |
  Communication technologies including smartphones and laptops could now be 1,000 times faster Many of the communication tools of today rely on the function of light or, more specifically, on applying information to a light wave. Up until now, studies on electronic and optical devices with ma ... more | .. |
 ElectraTherm Green Machine Completes 1,000 Hour Demonstration on Oil Field ElectraTherm has released a comprehensive report on its demonstration project in Laurel, Mississippi to generate renewable energy from hot waste water at an oil field. In 2011, ElectraTherm's Green ... 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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  International governance on nuclear safety still requires action One year after the nuclear accident at Fukushima Daiichi, the World Energy Council (WEC) will publish on Friday, 9 March, a study analysing the impact of the accident on national nuclear energy plan ... more | .. |
 Resetting the future of MRAM Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin developed a magnetic valve that novel electronic devices can be realistic In close collaboration with colleagues from Bochum and the Netherlands, researchers from the ... more | .. |
 "We need energy storage for the energy revolution" Until now, energy storage has mainly been used in devices such as mobile phones or notebook computers. Energy experts say this is going to change. As the use of renewable energy sources expands, the ... more | .. |
  SunMaxx Solar Launches New Solar Grade Glycol XT SunMaxx Solar is pleased to announce that the solar industry leader has launched a custom Glycol XT. SunMaxx Solar's custom solar-formula Glycol XT is a 50/50 mixture of 1,3-Propanediol and water. ... more |
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 Renusol America To Highlight 'American Centric' Solar Technology At PV America West Renusol America introduces PV America West attendees to solar mounting solutions that are bringing attention to job creation in the United States at a time when jobs are at the top of America's poli ... more | .. |
 Overcoming the energy squeeze A polymer is a mesh of chains, which slowly break over time due to the pressure from ordinary wear and tear. When a polymer is squeezed, the pressure breaks chemical bonds and produces free radicals ... more | .. |
 NIST measurements may help optimize organic solar cells Organic solar cells may be a step closer to market because of measurements taken at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), where a te ... more | .. |
 Nanotrees harvest the sun's energy to turn water into hydrogen fuel University of California, San Diego electrical engineers are building a forest of tiny nanowire trees in order to cleanly capture solar energy without using fossil fuels and harvest it for hydrogen ... 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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 Community Solar Garden Planned For Poudre Valley REA Poudre Valley Rural Electric Association (PVREA), Ft. Collins, CO and the Clean Energy Collective (CEC), Carbondale, CO have entered into an agreement to launch PVREA's first community solar program ... more | .. |
 ORNL-led team advances science of carbon accounting Determining with precision the carbon balance of North America is complicated, but researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have devised a method that considerably advances the science. In ... more | .. |
 Concentrating Solar Power Alliance Launched Leading concentrating solar power companies, Abengoa, BrightSource Energy, and Torresol Energy have announced the formation of the Concentrating Solar Power Alliance (CSPA). The new organization is ... more | .. |
 Vietnam forges ahead with nuclear power Vietnam is pressing ahead with nuclear power, a government official said. ... more |
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  EADS says EU carbon tax blocking Airbus orders from China China has blocked purchases of Airbus planes by Chinese companies in reaction to a disputed European carbon tax, the head of the Airbus parent company EADS said while announcing strong annual earnings. ... more | .. |
  Advanced Biofuels Industry Leaders Urge US Congressional Leaders to Extend Critical Tax Provisions Leaders of America's rapidly emerging advanced biofuels industry urged congressional leaders today to extend two tax provisions that are critical to the commercialization of new biofuel production t ... more | .. |
 Ex Obama aide rips Japan's Hatoyama A former top aide to US President Barack Obama in a new book sharply criticizes Japan's leader after landmark 2009 elections, saying that even Vietnam was worried about his strategic thinking. ... more | .. |
 The Future of Ethanol - Brazilian and US Perspectives A new report from Rabobank's global Food and Agribusiness Research and Advisory department on the future of ethanol provides a look at recent developments and current situations in both the Brazilia ... 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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  China says inflation, factory output slowing China's inflation rate slowed sharply in February and factory output eased, data showed Friday, adding to evidence of a slowdown in the economy and giving Beijing more room to relax credit limits. ... more | .. |
 Authors Guild worried by Apple e-book suit report The president of the Authors Guild expressed concern on Friday over reports that the Justice Department is threatening to file an antitrust suit against Apple and book publishers. ... more | .. |
  Commodities falter as China slashes growth outlook Commodity markets faltered this week after an unexpected growth outlook downgrade from key consumer China, but sentiment was soothed by a successful Greek debt swap deal and upbeat US payrolls data. ... more | .. |
 Spanish king steps into Argentine YPF row Argentina's threat to seize control of Spanish subsidiary Repsol-YPF oil firm is taking a heavy toll on investor nerves but also forcing Madrid to attempt extreme diplomacy - getting King Juan Carlos to call Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner. ... more |
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 US Senate rejects oil pipeline plans The US Senate voted down Thursday a measure to start building the controversial Keystone XL oil pipeline between Canada and the Gulf Coast of Texas despite President Barack Obama's opposition. ... more | .. |
 Energy potential for New York City's trash New York City aims to convert its garbage into energy. ... more | .. |
 Nigerian oil zone faces renewed insurgency Armed militants in Nigeria's main oil-producing region appear to be cranking up an old insurgency targeting foreign oil companies as the West African giant seeks to boost production to 4 million barrels per day. ... more | .. |
 Prayer, protest at Japan anti-nuclear rally Tens of thousands of people rallied near Japan's crippled Fukushima plant Sunday demanding an end to nuclear power as the nation marked the first anniversary of a disastrous quake and tsunami. ... more |
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