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Secrets of the first practical artificial leafWashington DC (SPX) May 14, 2012 A detailed description of development of the first practical artificial leaf - a milestone in the drive for sustainable energy that mimics the process, photosynthesis, that green plants use to convert water and sunlight into energy - appears in the ACS journal Accounts of Chemical Research. The article notes that unlike earlier devices, which used costly ingredients, the new device is made from inexpensive materials and employs low-cost engineering and manufacturing processes. Daniel G. Noce ... read more |
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  Putin expects a lot from Rosneft, Statoil deal Russia's President- elect Vladimir Putin hopes that Rosneft-Statoil joint venture will ensure the development of a number of resource exploration-related spheres, including shipbuilding. He st ... more | .. |
 Gazprom considers gas deliveries to Japan via pipeline Gazprom announced that it was considering gas deliveries to Japan via pipeline. Russia's gas giant said in a statement on Thursday, "The sides touched upon a possibility of working on a project for ... more | .. |
  Firms fear summer meltdown in nuclear-free Japan Japan's hard-hit manufacturers are facing a long summer with businesses making everything from ice cream to crayons fretting production may be hampered as the now nuclear-free nation faces energy cuts. ... 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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 Filipino-Chinese ocean comradery fades amid row For years Filipino and Chinese fishermen peacefully shared the rich harvests around a tiny South China Sea shoal, but today threats, harassment and fear have replaced ocean comradery. ... more | .. |
  Deal sought on EU efficiency directive EU leaders expressed hope this week a consensus can soon be reached on an energy efficiency directive seeking to cut consumption 20 percent by 2020. ... more | .. |
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 New Romanian PM keen to expand nuclear plant New Romanian Prime Minister Victor Ponta said Sunday that he backed building two more nuclear reactors to ensure the nation's energy independence, though four of six investors have pulled out. ... more | .. |
 Beijing envoy in Khartoum amid Sudan-South tension A Chinese envoy was in Khartoum for talks on Sunday after his country backed a UN resolution that aims to halt border fighting between Sudan and South Sudan. ... more | .. |
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 Top Five Figures Influencing Renewable Energy in US As Oilprice.com embarks on its Top 5 series, we thought it expedient to begin with our take on the key figures shaping and influencing U.S. renewable energy efforts, not least because the issue of e ... more |
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 Despite takeovers, Total seeks Uruguay oil Despite what the energy industry sees as takeover mania in Latin America, France's Total is pitching for new oil in Uruguay even as news from Argentina and Bolivia continues to rattle energy investors in the region. ... more | .. |
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 China's output growth at near three-year low China said Friday that output growth hit a three-year low in April, adding to pressure on Beijing to ease monetary policy after weak trade data the previous day fuelled fears over the giant economy. ... more |
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Astronauts from US, India, Poland, Hungary on SpaceX capsule return to Earth
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 Power struggle in Angola amid new oil boom Angola, Africa's second-largest oil producer, is locked in a power struggle over who'll succeed longtime strongman Jose Eduardo dos Santos amid signs offshore exploration will open up giant fields like those found by Brazil across the Atlantic. ... more | .. |
 New hand for tiller of troubled Yahoo! ship Yahoo! boss Scott Thompson stepped down on Sunday in the face of controversy about his allegedly inflated resume, leaving the struggling Internet pioneer seeking its sixth CEO in five years. ... more |
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 NGO urges compensation for Areva's Niger staff Niger employees of Areva must benefit from the same compensation as their French colleagues, a Niger non-governmental organisation said Friday after a court near Paris said the French state-owned nuclear firm was liable. ... more |
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 Internet safe spot planned at ".secure" domain Internet security specialists have applied for a ".secure" domain that they plan to turn into an online safe zone where bad guys aren't allowed. ... more | .. |
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 US partially resumes military supplies to Bahrain The United States said Friday it was partially resuming sales of military supplies to Gulf Arab ally Bahrain after having frozen most shipments last year amid a bloody crackdown on protests. ... more |
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 SPI Solar to Build 6.4MW of Solar SPI Solar has announced that it has entered into an engineering, procurement and construction ("EPC") agreement with a subsidiary of KDC Solar ("KDC Solar") to design and build multiple solar energy ... more | .. |
 China's CNOOC starts deepwater drilling China National Offshore Oil Corp. has started China's first deep-sea drilling project in the South China Sea amid heightened territorial tensions over the disputed area. ... more | .. |
 Spanish firm hit with $43M Argentine fine Spanish telecom operator Telefonica faces a $43 million fine in Argentina amid reports Buenos Aires has the company in sight for a possible takeover after seizing the Repsol YPF energy firm. ... more |
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