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August 14, 2012
ENERGY TECH
Penn team and colleagues create a cheaper and cleaner catalyst for burning methane
Philadelphia PA (SPX) Aug 14, 2012
As the world's accessible oil reserves dwindle, natural gas has become an increasing important energy source. The primary component of natural gas is methane, which has the advantage of releasing less carbon dioxide when it's burned than do many other hydrocarbon fuels. But because of the very stable structure of the methane molecule, it can be difficult to access the energy stored within. When unburned methane escapes into the atmosphere, it's a greenhouse gas 20 times more powerful than carbon dioxide ... read more

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CIVIL NUCLEAR

Japan's Toshiba eyes nuclear power alliance
Toshiba plans to sell some of its controlling stake in nuclear-power unit Westinghouse Electric as it looks to form an alliance to tap demand in emerging markets, reports said Tuesday. ... more
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SOLAR DAILY

Here Comes the Sun: NASA Picks Solar Array System Development Proposals
NASA's Space Technology Program has selected Deployable Space Systems (DSS) of Goleta, Calif. and ATK Space Systems Inc., of Commerce, Calif., for contract negotiation to develop advanced solar arra ... more
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CIVIL NUCLEAR

NRC Freezes All Nuclear Reactor Construction and Operating Licenses in US
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has acted to put a hold on at least 19 final reactor licensing decisions - nine construction and operating licenses (COLS), eight license renewals, one o ... more
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Amazon takes on iPad with new Kindle Fire tablet

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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SOLAR DAILY

SPI Solar Completes Two Major Projects in Greece
SPI Solar has announced that it has completed construction and successfully interconnected two large-scale solar energy facility ("SEF") projects in Greece. A 2-megawatt development in Evros a ... more
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SOLAR DAILY

Hanwha Solar Launches Project Development Business in North America
Hanwha SolarOne has launched Hanwha SolarEnergy America (HSEA), expanding the company's North American capabilities downstream with project financing, development, engineering, procurement, construc ... more
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INTERNET SPACE

Groupon stock slides despite quarterly profit
Online shopping deals giant Groupon on Monday posted a sound quarterly profit but saw its stock tumble nearly 20 percent due to a disappointing forecast for the months ahead. ... more
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SOLAR DAILY

Lockheed Martin to Integrate Fuel Cells, Solar Power for Military Apps
Lockheed Martin secured a contract with the Office of Naval Research for the design and development of solid oxide fuel cell generator sets as an alternative to traditional battlefield power generat ... more
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Glacier retreat could drive a surge in volcanic eruptions worldwide
UK thermal satellite firm wins ESA contract to deliver real time climate and security insights
Beyond male dominance in primates new study redefines gender power roles
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INTERNET SPACE

Google social network adding verified accounts
Google on Monday announced that it will let users of its online social network have verified accounts with names or brands in a manner similar to that offered at Facebook and Twitter. ... more
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NANO TECH

Oh, my stars and hexagons! DNA code shapes gold nanoparticles
DNA holds the genetic code for all sorts of biological molecules and traits. But University of Illinois researchers have found that DNA's code can similarly shape metallic structures. The team found ... more
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NANO TECH

New Phenomenon in Nanodisk Magnetic Vortices
The phenomenon in ferromagnetic nanodisks of magnetic vortices - hurricanes of magnetism only a few atoms across - has generated intense interest in the high-tech community because of the potential ... more
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CAR TECH

Japan's Isuzu plans China, India truck plants: report
Japan's Isuzu Motors will spend 30 billion yen ($382 million) to build new factories in China and India to tap rising demand for pickup trucks in the fast-growing markets, a report said Tuesday. ... more
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SOLAR DAILY

Wright-Hennepin Launches Minnesota's First Solar Community Project
Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association (WH), Rockford, MN and the Clean Energy Collective (CEC), Carbondale, CO, have entered into an agreement to launch Minnesota's first solar community. ... more
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SOLAR DAILY

University of Michigan Team Wins Record-Breaking 2012 American Solar Challenge
Despite being challenged by bad weather conditions along the way, the University of Michigan Solar Car Team won the 2012 American Solar Challenge with their car Quantum for a fourth consecutive Amer ... more
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CIVIL NUCLEAR

Belgium nuke re-start seen as unlikely
The chief of Belgium's nuclear power regulatory agency says he's "skeptical" the Doel-3 reactor near Antwerp can ever be re-started. ... more
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SOLAR DAILY

China the next solar market for China?
Despite uncertainty in export markets due to trade disputes, the prospects are still good for China's domestic solar market, experts say. ... more
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ENERGY NEWS

Paraguay row threatens Itaipu power deal
An escalating diplomatic row between Brazil and Paraguay is threatening Brazil's energy security as the new government in Asuncion challenges Brazilian rights over the jointly operated Itaipu Dam and hydroelectric power generation complex. ... more
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TECH SPACE

Tablet line aimed at retail staff
Japanese electronics maker Casio has announced a range of Android tablets designed to help retail staff do their work, from the shop floor to the stock room. ... more
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ENERGY TECH

Oil spill detected near Exxon operations in Nigeria
An oil spill has been detected along the coast of southern Nigeria near operations for US giant ExxonMobil, the company said Monday, but the cause and size of the leak remained unclear. ... more
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ENERGY TECH

Oil higher in Asian trade on hopes of stimulus
Crude prices rose in Asian trade Monday on expectations of stimulus measures to boost economic growth in the United States, China and Europe, analysts said. ... more
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TRADE WARS

Japan growth slows as exports struggle
Growth in export-driven Japan slowed in the three months to June, official data showed Monday, with the debt crisis in Europe and the unsteady global economy crimping demand. ... more
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ENERGY TECH

Iraq oil and gas law is UN 'priority': special envoy
Passing a much-delayed oil and gas law in the Iraqi parliament is a top priority, and the UN has put together an internal taskforce to tackle the issue, special envoy Martin Kobler told AFP on Monday. ... more
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TRADE WARS

Coldwell Banker teams up with BOC to entice rich Chinese
Coldwell Banker France said Monday it had teamed up with Bank of China to meet the growing appetite of rich Chinese for upmarket French property. ... more
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TECH SPACE

SciTechTalk: Are PCs desktop dinosaurs?
Read a good review of a desktop PC system lately? In fact, read anything at all about a desktop PC system lately? Probably not. ... more
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PLD Space selected as leading contender for ESA sovereign launch initiative
UK opens competitive bid for GBP 75 million orbital cleanup mission
Why Satellite Jamming Is the New Frontline in Global Conflict
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ENERGY TECH

Iraq gives Total ultimatum over Kurdish oil deal
Iraq on Sunday gave French energy giant Total an ultimatum to either end its dealings with the autonomous Kurdistan region in the north or to sell its stake in a giant southern oilfield. ... more
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TRADE WARS

Italian PM to dispatch ministers to disputed steel mill
Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti will send three ministers to Taranto, southern Italy, to try and prevent a shutdown of Europe's biggest steel mill, Italian media said on Sunday. ... more
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ENERGY TECH

Environmentalists oppose Shell drilling
Environmental organizations urged the Obama administration not to allow oil giant Shell to begin planned exploratory drilling in arctic seas off Alaska this summer. ... more
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ENERGY TECH

Ukraine eyeing Chinese gasification tech
Ukraine indicated this week it will seek access to Chinese coal gasification technologies as a way to wean its power plants from Russian natural gas. ... more
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TRADE WARS

Outside View: Of horses and narco-kingdoms
Following a 2-year investigation, U.S. prosecutors have submitted a mindboggling 30,000 pages of documentation and 2,000 recorded phone calls that paint an extensive picture of how one of Mexico's most powerful drug-trafficking organizations raises, moves and eventually washes its illicit funds. ... more
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ENERGY TECH

Malaysia urges ASEAN to unite over South China Sea
Malaysia's foreign minister urged Southeast Asian countries on Sunday to settle their overlapping claims in the South China Sea before bringing them up with Beijing. ... more
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TRADE WARS

China says exports, imports slow in July
China's exports and imports slowed for the second consecutive month in July, official data showed Friday, highlighting worsening conditions in the world's second-biggest economy. ... more
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ENERGY NEWS

Turkey-Turkmen seek energy cooperation
Energy-rich Turkmenistan and energy importer Turkey are deepening bilateral ties. ... more
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