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New process doubles production of alternative fuel while slashing costsUrbana IL (SPX) Aug 15, 2012 A new discovery should make the alternative fuel butanol more attractive to the biofuel industry. University of Illinois scientist Hao Feng has found a way around the bottleneck that has frustrated producers in the past and could significantly reduce the cost of the energy involved in making it as well. "The first challenge in butanol production is that at a certain concentration the fuel being created becomes toxic to the organism used to make it (Clostridium pasteurianum and other strains), and ... read more |
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  Graphene's behavior depends on where it sits When you look at a gift-wrapped present, the basic properties of the wrapping paper - say, its colors and texture - are not generally changed by the nature of the gift inside. But surprising new exp ... more | .. |
  Clemson researchers make optical fibers from common materials Clemson researchers are taking common materials to uncommon places by transforming easily obtainable and affordable materials into fiber. Their findings are published in Nature Photonics, the world' ... more | .. |
  Japan arrests five men on disputed island: police Japanese police on Wednesday arrested five men, a spokesman said, after pro-China activists landed on a disputed island in the East China Sea. ... 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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 Major advance made in generating electricity from wastewater Engineers at Oregon State University have made a breakthrough in the performance of microbial fuel cells that can produce electricity directly from wastewater, opening the door to a future in which ... more | .. |
 Nano, photonic research gets boost from new 3-D visualization technology For the first time X-ray scientists have combined high-resolution imaging with 3-D viewing of the surface layer of material using X-ray vision in a way that does not damage the sample. This new tech ... more | .. |
  University of Houston researcher develops solar panel coating A University of Houston researcher has developed a nanoparticle coating for solar panels that makes it easier to keep the panels clean, maintaining their efficiency for longer and reducing the maint ... more | .. |
  Wind farms: A danger to ultra-light aircraft? Airfields for ultra-light aircraft are typically constructed on level ground - and so are wind farms. However, do wind power plantsgenerate turbulence that could endanger lightweight planes? A simul ... 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
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 KIT Controls Fluctuation of Renewable Energies by Using Modern Storage Systems Energy storage systems are one of the key technologies for the energy turnaround. With their help, the fluctuating supply of electricity based on photovoltaics and wind power can be stored until the ... more | .. |
 Wireless power for the price of a penny The newspaper-style printing of electronic equipment has led to a cost-effective device that could change the way we interact with everyday objects. For a price of just one penny per unit the device ... more | .. |
  Improved methods for predicting energy consumption For the international competition "GECCO 2012 Industrial Challenge" computer scientists developed various methods to significantly improve the prediction of future power consumption based on smart m ... more | .. |
  Asbestos found in Chinese-made cars in Australia Some 23,000 cheap Chinese-made cars were Wednesday recalled in Australia after asbestos was found in their engines, with unions demanding to know how they came to be in the country. ... more |
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 Megaupload boss plans music venture, hints at relaunch Megaupload boss Kim Dotcom has revived plans to launch a new online music venture this year and hinted at the return of the file-sharing site that led him to face online piracy charges. ... more | .. |
 EU activates new e-waste recycling rules The European Union says its hopes to extract more rare earth metals, gold, silver and copper from electronic waste through new rules introduced this week. ... more | .. |
  Argentina plans $750M YPF bond issue Argentina has unveiled plans to raise $750 million in bonds on the back of Spanish oil company YPF, which it nationalized earlier this year. ... more | .. |
 Ban calls for South China Sea dialogue U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called on South Korea and Japan to begin constructive talks to resolve their competing claims to the Dokdo Islands. ... more |
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China prepares for Mars sample return with HKU astrobiologist on mission team
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  China approves Wal-Mart control of online supermarket China said Tuesday it has approved a plan by Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to gain control of a local online supermarket, but imposed conditions on the deal over concerns it could hinder competition. ... more | .. |
 Samsung expands lead in smartphone market: Gartner Samsung extended its lead over Apple in the smartphone market in the second quarter despite a slowing demand for mobile phones, according to figures released Tuesday. ... more | .. |
 US warns against 'divide and conquer' in China sea The United States on Tuesday warned against any attempt to "divide and conquer" in the tense South China Sea, and voiced hope that Beijing and Southeast Asian nations would reach an accord this year. ... more | .. |
 Asian economies most at risk from natural disasters Asian countries dominate a league table of economies most at risk from earthquakes, floods, storms and other natural hazards, according to research published on Wednesday. ... more |
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 Italy steel mill appeals order to stop production Europe's biggest steel mill launched an appeal on Tuesday against a judge's order to halt production while a clean-up operation of polluting chemicals at the ILVA plant in southern Italy is carried out. ... more | .. |
  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 | .. |
  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 | .. |
 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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UK opens competitive bid for GBP 75 million orbital cleanup mission
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 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 | .. |
 Penn team and colleagues create a cheaper and cleaner catalyst for burning methane 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 le ... more | .. |
 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 | .. |
  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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 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 | .. |
 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 | .. |
 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 | .. |
 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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