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Researchers map path to quantum electronic devicesDurham NC (SPX) May 16, 2012 A team of Duke University engineers has created a master "ingredient list" describing the properties of more than 2,000 compounds that might be combined to create the next generation of quantum electronics devices. The goal is topological insulators (TI), man-made crystals that are able to conduct electrical current on their surfaces, while acting as insulators throughout the interior of the crystal. Discovering TIs has become of great interest to scientists, but because of the lack of a rational ... read more |
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  Berkeley Lab scientists generate electricity from viruses Imagine charging your phone as you walk, thanks to a paper-thin generator embedded in the sole of your shoe. This futuristic scenario is now a little closer to reality. Scientists from the U.S. Depa ... more | .. |
  You can't play nano-billiards on a bumpy table There's nothing worse than a shonky pool table with an unseen groove or bump that sends your shot off course: a new study has found that the same goes at the nano-scale, where the "billiard balls" a ... more | .. |
 Catching the Wave of Alternative Energy Southern Maine Community College in South Portland partnered with a team of energy professionals to design and install an innovative ocean-based geothermal - or "sea-o-thermal" HVAC system in an oce ... 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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  S. Korea nuclear contractor jailed for parts scam A South Korean businessman has been jailed for three years for supplying potentially defective parts to the country's oldest atomic power plant, a court spokesman said Wednesday. ... more | .. |
 Japan to pay $4.4 bn for Australian gas field stake Japan's government and several major firms are to buy a 10.0 percent stake in an Australian natural gas field as the country seeks alternatives to atomic power, a spokeswoman for one of the companies said Wednesday. ... more | .. |
 Total eyes more projects in booming Australia The head of France's Total says the energy giant wants to expand in Australia's booming resources sector, but warns that a lack of manpower and lively competition could contain its ambitions. ... more | .. |
 China, Japan hold sea talks on island row China and Japan hold high-level maritime talks on Wednesday expected to focus on a group of uninhabited islands that are at the heart of an ongoing territorial row between the two countries. ... more |
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ICEYE satellite data accelerates flood relief in southern Brazil
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 A Push From the Mississippi Kept Deepwater Horizon Oil Slick Off Shore, Penn Research Shows When the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig exploded April 20, 2010, residents feared that their Gulf of Mexico shores would be inundated with oil. And while many wetland habitats and wildlife were oile ... more | .. |
  Motech Americas Exclusive Supplier of Standard PV Solar Modules Silicon Energy has announced that it has selected Motech Americas, a solar company with a 20-year heritage of manufacturing the highest quality solar panels, as its exclusive supplier of standard ph ... more | .. |
  Upward trend in energy costs encourages consumers to invest in renewable energy Homeowners are increasingly turning to renewable energy options in the face of the upward trend in energy prices. The interest in solar PV, energy efficient lighting, heat pumps and other forms of r ... more | .. |
  US DoI Approves Ocotillo Express Wind Project The US Department of the Interior has approved construction of a 315-megawatt wind energy facility on more than 10,000 acres of public lands near Ocotillo, Calif. The project is expected to pr ... more |
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 Solar Polysilicon Pricing Plunges as Buyers Flock to the Spot Market With no sign that the oversupply of solar polysilicon is ending, buyers are shifting their purchasing activity to the bargain-basement spot market, contributing to a sharp 11 percent drop in overall ... more | .. |
 Carmanah Launches EG145 Solar Streetlight At the 2012 LIGHTFAIR International tradeshow in Las Vegas, Nevada, Carmanah Technologies is launching the EG145 solar outdoor street lighting system: the company's latest addition to its most cost- ... more | .. |
 Demand for commercial solar projects soars as planning restrictions are lifted A growing number of businesses are investing in renewable energy technology in order to help them become more energy efficient and reduce costs. Businesses of all sizes are taking advantage of the c ... more | .. |
  China slowdown presents challenge for Beijing A slew of bleak data has raised fears China's economy is cooling faster than previously thought, but analysts say Beijing has only limited means to prevent a politically damaging slowdown. ... more |
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Space Forge and Intuitive Machines team up to boost US orbital chip production
New Martian rock reveals clues about volcanic history on the Red Planet
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 ADB sells $339 million 'clean energy' bonds The Asian Development Bank said Wednesday it had sold $339 million worth of bonds to help fund investment in more environmentally-friendly power projects in the region. ... more | .. |
 South Sudan says ready to resume talks with Khartoum South Sudan is ready to resume negotiations with Sudan, Juba's lead negotiator said late Tuesday on the eve of a United Nations date to restart talks, but also accused Khartoum of not being willing to meet. ... more | .. |
  Asia helps drive Facebook's 1-billion goal As Facebook nears saturation levels in some Western countries, Asian users are helping drive the social-networking leader's march on the 1-billion-user milestone and beyond. ... more | .. |
 Is Facebook worth the bet? Doubts amid the frenzy Everyone knows it is a giant of the Internet that will make money for a long while. But is Facebook worth investing in at its elevated initial public offering price? ... more |
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 China plans mega transmission power line The State Grid Corp. of China has started construction on what it says will be the world's largest capacity power transmission line. ... more | .. |
  Croatia, China laud deepening ties China and Croatia vowed over the weekend to strengthen economic and political ties as the two countries marked 20 years of diplomatic relations. ... more | .. |
 Uruguay export link at risk from Argentina Uruguay's river transport export links are being put at risk because of Argentine delays that critics say are mired in corruption and business rivalries. ... more | .. |
 US attack submarine docks in Philippines A US navy attack submarine has docked in a Philippine port close to the disputed shoal where Philippine and Chinese ships are locked in a standoff, a spokesman for Manila's navy said Tuesday. ... more |
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Airbus to develop advanced PAZ-2 radar satellites for Spanish defence and civil operations
Rocket Lab partners with Bollinger Shipyards to transform Neutron sea recovery platform
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 India says it will cut Iran oil purchases by 11% India said Tuesday it would cut purchases of Iranian oil by 11 percent - far less than many other countries - following US pressure to isolate the Islamic republic over its disputed nuclear programme. ... more | .. |
Facebook boosts IPO share price amid hot demand Amid signs of strong investor demand, Facebook on Tuesday boosted the share price estimate for its stock market debut, giving the leading social network a value that could top $100 billion. ... more | .. |
  US class-action ebook price-fixing suit can proceed A judge Tuesday allowed a class-action case to proceed against Apple and six publishing houses alleging a price-fixing scheme for electronic books, citing "ample" indications of a conspiracy. ... more | .. |
 Australia's ANZ to invest another $300 mn in China Banking giant ANZ on Tuesday announced plans to invest another Aus$300 million (US$300 million) to expand its China operations, boosting the number of its outlets across the country from six to 20. ... more |
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 Hong Kong fair showcases booming Asian art market Asia's premier art fair opens Thursday in Hong Kong, bringing artists, collectors and dealers from around the world to a city whose booming market illustrates a shift in wealth from West to East. ... more | .. |
  Relative reference: Foxtail millet offers clues for assembling the switchgrass genome Arranging DNA fragments into a genome sequence that scientists can interpret is a challenge often compared to assembling a puzzle, except there is no box to provide an idea of what the picture is ev ... more | .. |
 Lawrence Livermore work may improve the efficiency of the biofuel production cycle By deciphering the makeup of a bacterium found in the soil of a tropical rain forest, scientists may have a better understanding of how to more efficiently produce biofuels. The production of liquid ... more | .. |
Facebook IPO to bring cash and change Facebook makes its hotly anticipated stock market debut this week in a history-making move promising wealth for insiders and change for users of the online social network. ... more |
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