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Panama -- what? Nicaragua has $30-bn plan for its own canalManagua (AFP) June 6, 2012 China, Russia, Brazil and Japan are among six countries interested in funding a new $30-billion canal in Nicaragua linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the project coordinator said Wednesday. On Tuesday, Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega submitted a draft bill to the legislature that details six possible routes for the proposed waterway, one of which would pass through the San Juan river that forms a common border with neighboring Costa Rica. "We've had talks with Japan, China, Russia, Ven ... read more |
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  New compound could become "cool blue" for energy efficiency in buildings A new type of durable, environmentally-benign blue pigment discovered at Oregon State University has also been found to have unusual characteristics in reflecting heat - it's a "cool blue" compound ... more | .. |
  Outside View: South Asian meltdown? Conditions in South Asia are chaotic, confused, critical and potentially catastrophic. Afghanistan, India and Pakistan are confronted with existential security, economic and political dangers that could overwhelm the capacity and limited resources of each state to address. ... more | .. |
  Repelling the drop on top It would make life a lot easier if the surfaces of window panes, corrosion coatings or microfluidic systems in medical labs could keep themselves free of water and other liquids. A new simulation pr ... 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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  X-ray laser probes biomolecules to individual atoms An international team led by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory has proved how the world's most powerful X-ray laser can assist in cracking the structures of ... more | .. |
 Quantum computers will be able to simulate particle collisions Quantum computers are still years away, but a trio of theorists has already figured out at least one talent they may have. According to the theorists, including one from the National Institute of St ... more | .. |
 KYOCERA Grows "Green Curtains" of Foliage to Help Meet New Energy Reduction Targets As part of its long-standing environmental protection activities, the Kyocera Group is planting "Green Curtains" across Japan to help meet regional energy reduction targets following the shutdown of ... more | .. |
 Exxon Mobil to explore coal seam gas Exxon Mobil has signed an agreement for coal seam gas exploration in Victoria, Australia. ... more |
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Ancient zircon data reveals tectonic origin of Earth's first continental crust
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 Sudanese refugees flee to South Sudan More than 35,000 Sudanese refugees have recently fled into neighboring South Sudan to escape fighting, officials said. ... more | .. |
  Reduced water flows to hit power supplies Reduced river flows and warmer water due to climate change will lead to power supply disruptions in Europe, researchers said this week. ... more | .. |
  Mobile advertising worth $5.3 billion in 2011: survey Some $5.3 billion was spent on mobile digital advertising in 2011, a survey showed Wednesday in the first industry-sponsored measure of what is expected to be a booming market. ... more | .. |
  Change in air as Africa's biggest wind farm set for Kenya Tumbling down to the jade waters below, the rugged hills around Lake Turkana in northern Kenya are made of boulders and lava stone. ... more |
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 Sri Lanka's Chinese-built port opens for business Sri Lanka's first Chinese-built port, a strong symbol of Beijing's investment in South Asia, opened for international shipping on Wednesday with the arrival of 1,000 cars from India. ... more | .. |
  US calls on EU to abandon 'lousy' carbon tax on airlines US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Wednesday called on the European Union to abandon its controversial carbon tax on airlines, saying the policy aimed at combating global warming was "lousy." ... more | .. |
 Elvis Lives! US firm to create 'virtual' Presley An Oscar-winning US firm is to create a "virtual" Elvis Presley to bring the King of Rock and Roll back to life for today's music audiences, it announced Wednesday. ... more | .. |
 New Internet standard gives global network room to grow A new Internet standard giving the global network more room to grow came into effect Wednesday, a move that users probably won't notice. ... more |
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UK opens competitive bid for GBP 75 million orbital cleanup mission
UK invests $191 mn in European satellite firm Eutelsat
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 Samsung vows US launch of Galaxy despite Apple suit South Korea's Samsung Electronics vowed Thursday to press ahead with the US launch of its newest smartphone this month, despite a fresh lawsuit filed by rival Apple seeking to block the cutting-edge model. ... more | .. |
 Economic woes slow mobile phone market: survey The worldwide mobile phone market is expected to grow this year at its slowest pace since 2009, hurt by sluggish economic conditions, a survey showed Wednesday. ... more | .. |
  Renewable energy costs falling: agency Power from renewable energy sources is getting cheaper every year, according to a study released Wednesday, challenging long-standing myths that clean energy technology is too expensive to adopt. ... more | .. |
  Biofuel prospects improve with higher oil prices Current oil prices make it possible to explore market potential for biofuels developed in Purdue University laboratories and going through the scientific tests. ... more |
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 Greenpeace maps way to saving Arctic from oil drilling Greenpeace called here Tuesday for more use of renewable energy and greener cars to help protect the Arctic and other areas from being spoiled by oil drilling. ... more | .. |
  Germany will coordinate with neighbours on nuclear exit German Economy Minister Philipp Roesler called Tuesday for close coordination with the country's neighbours on its nuclear energy exit over the next decade, including on expanding its electricity grid. ... more | .. |
 Philippines says tensions ease in China sea row China and the Philippines have repositioned some ships stationed at a disputed South China Sea shoal, easing tensions that have been building up since April, the Philippine government said Tuesday. ... more | .. |
Green groups block websites to protest Canada oil Hundreds of environmentalists and other activists in Canada made their websites go dark Monday to protest planned measures to facilitate oil pipeline construction. ... more |
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France says Australia defence ties repaired after submarine row
Trump: U.S. to send Patriot missiles to Ukraine, EU to pay bill
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 Nintendo touts games for Wii U GamePad console Nintendo fired its riposte Tuesday in the battle for living room entertainment by boosting its game offerings for its new Wii U console featuring a tablet-style controller. ... more | .. |
IEA sees natural gas consumption climbing World natural-gas consumption could grow 17 percent by 2017 as Chinese and US demand rises, the International Energy Agency said Tuesday, potentially curbing growth in use of carbon-spewing coal. ... more | .. |
 UGA scientists map and sequence genome of switchgrass relative foxtail millet A newly published genetic sequence and map of foxtail millet, a close relative of switchgrass and an important food crop in Asia, is giving scientists working to increase biofuel and crop yields a p ... more | .. |
 Trina Solar brings clean solar energy to Lotus F1 Team headquarters Trina Solar has announced the completed installation of a new photovoltaic system at the headquarters of the Lotus F1 Team in Enstone, Oxfordshire, England. The rooftop system provides clean solar e ... more |
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 Wind Powering An Island Economy The island of Maui has some of the most expensive electricity in the U.S. To reduce dependence upon fossil fueled generators for energy production, Maui Electric Company (MECO), the local utility ha ... more | .. |
 Renusol America Supporting Solar Training Labs Renusol America has announced its participation in three solar training programs that are helping solar installers keep up to date with the latest solar energy technology. The company has donated it ... more | .. |
 China Leads Growth in Global Wind Power Capacity Global installed wind power capacity continued to grow in 2011, albeit at a slightly lower rate than in 2009 and 2010, according to new research conducted by the Worldwatch Institute for its Vital S ... more | .. |
 Energy-dense biofuel from cellulose close to being economical A new Purdue University-developed process for creating biofuels has shown potential to be cost-effective for production scale, opening the door for moving beyond the laboratory setting. A Purdue eco ... more |
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