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October 29, 2013

Radioactive waste: Where to put it?
Boulder, CO (SPX) Oct 28, 2013
As the U.S. makes new plans for disposing of spent nuclear fuel and other high-level radioactive waste deep underground, geologists are key to identifying safe burial sites and techniques. Scientists at The Geological Society of America (GSA) meeting in Denver will describe the potential of shale formations; challenges of deep borehole disposal; and their progress in building a computer model to help improve understanding of the geologic processes that are important for safe disposal of high-level waste ... read more

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New material for quantum computing discovered out of the blue A common blue pigment used in the 5 Pound note could have an important role to play in the development of a quantum computer, according to a paper published today in the journal Nature. The ... more		When scaling the quantum slopes, veer for the straight path Like any task, there is an easy and a hard way to control atoms and molecules as quantum systems, which are driven by tailored radiation fields. More efficient methods for manipulating quantum syste ... more		Saarbrucken physicists aim to make transition to quantum world visible Theoretical physicist Frank Wilhelm-Mauch and his research team at Saarland University have developed a mathematical model for a type of microscopic test lab that could provide new and deeper insigh ... more
				The proteins in major biodiesel plant have been mapped - and it does not look good The castor oil plant produces some very fatty beans from which oil is refined into biodiesel in several countries, eg. Brazil. Now a team of researchers from the University of Southern Denmark along ... more		Hanwha SolarOne Introduces a Residential Zep Compatible Solar Module in the US Hanwha SolarOne has announced the availability of its residential Zep Compatible Solar module in the United States in partnership with Zep Solar, Inc., a US based manufacturer of the first comprehen ... more

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Sun Number Lowers the Cost of Customer Acquisition with SunShot Incubator Award In the eighth round of funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) SunShot Initiative Incubator Program, Sun Number has been awarded approximately $1 million to expand the geographic coverage o ... more		Scientists' new approach improves efficiency of solar cells An international team of scientists, led by researchers from the Universities of York and St Andrews, has developed a new method to increase the efficiency of solar cells. The new approach ach ... more		NASA ISRO radar satellite beams first Earth images from space Morocco High Atlas whistle language strives for survival China warns Papua New Guinea over Australian defence deal		NRG Energy Introduces Solar Canopy to Extend Energy Independence Beyond the Rooftop NRG Energy through its wholly owned subsidiary NRG Solar - one of the nation's largest solar developers - has announced the offering of the fully customizable, freestanding NRG Solar Canopy. The int ... more
				KYOCERA Announces 1000-Volt Solar PV Modules Kyocera Solar has announced plans to offer new 1000-volt solar photovoltaic (PV) modules designed to significantly reduce labor and materials costs while simultaneously increasing overall system eff ... more		Russia firms to build Jordan's first nuclear plant Energy-poor Jordan said Monday it has picked two Russian firms to build and run its first nuclear power plant, which is expected to cost around $10 billion (7 billion euros). ... more

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Maverick Biofuels Awarded Three US Patents for the Production of Mixed-alcohols from Methanol Maverick Biofuels has been awarded three U.S. patents for producing a mixed-alcohol fuel from synthesis gas (syngas) via a methanol intermediate. These inventions broaden Maverick Biofuels' technolo ... more		Toddlers getting more tablet use: study The craze for tablets and smartphones is spreading to ever younger users. ... more		Collision of equal sized bodies may explain Mercurys unique composition Gravitino emerges as contender in dark matter search Molecular 'fossils' offer microscopic clues to the origins of life - but they take care to interpret		Proposed car system could alleviate unexplained traffic jams Technology could reduce the number of frustrating traffic jams that seem to have no specific cause such as an accident or construction, U.S. researchers say. ... more
				Japan's NTT buys US cloud computing firms for $875 mn NTT Communications said Monday it would pay a combined $875 million for two US-based cloud computing firms, marking the latest major overseas acquisition by a Japanese firm. ... more		Japan nuclear watchdog urges 'bold' Fukushima action Japan's nuclear watchdog on Monday urged "bold and drastic" action to fix problems with radioactive water at Fukushima, as it warned of the growing risks over coming months. ... more

Weatherizing Homes to Uniform Standard Can Achieve $33 Billion in Annual Energy Savings

UC Researcher Proposes Classification System for Green Roofs

Business, labor urge German politicos to unite on energy transition

Futuristic copper foam batteries get more bang for the buck

Real wildcatters go to Ethiopia to hunt for oil

For Pakistan, more twists and turns in long-running Iran gas saga

Shifting winds in turbine arrays

Windswept German island gives power to the people

Spain launches first offshore wind turbine

Scientists' new approach improves efficiency of solar cells

KYOCERA Announces 1000-Volt Solar PV Modules

Hanwha SolarOne Introduces a Residential Zep Compatible Solar Module in the US

	LG unveils curved-screen smartphone LG Electronics unveiled Monday a curved-screen smartphone, taking on rival Samsung in a niche market seen as a first step on the road to fully flexible products. ... more		Commentary: Costly greed For a company that employs 255,000 and has assets of $2.4 trillion, a $13 billion fine isn't exactly chump change. It directly led to JPMorgan Chase's first quarterly loss under Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon. ... more		Samsung steps out from behind Google to woo developers Samsung courted "app" makers at its first developers conference, stepping out of Google's shadow when it comes to software powering mobile devices. ... more		Apple profit for year slips while iPhone sales soar Apple on Monday reported that it raked in billions of dollars as iPhone sales soared to new highs, but that costs of making its coveted devices was squeezing profit. ... more

EU states to hold talks on 'drone wall' to protect bloc

Denmark military intel fails to identify source of drone flights

Lithuania eases rules on shooting down drones

World Bank: Singapore, Hong Kong best for business		Real wildcatters go to Ethiopia to hunt for oil		Managing the Deluge of 'Big Data' From Space		Plant used as biodiesel source found to hide poisonous problem		Shifting winds in turbine arrays
Future of global economy in next 30 years		UC Researcher Proposes Classification System for Green Roofs		Apple gives away free software. Crazy like a fox?		French energy giant signs uranium deal with Mongolia		Technology to deliver 'virtual' computer keyboard floating in air

Google presumed builder of floating data center: report

Thousands march in Romania against shale gas, gold mine

Iraq oil exports plunge to 19-month low: ministry

Eight states to aim for 3.3 million zero-emission cars

China's Dongfeng mulls 'rationality' of Peugeot move

British nuclear deal opens new fronts for China atom firms

Greenland awards first big mining exploitation license

Business, labor urge German politicos to unite on energy transition

Falklands oil prospecting firms near merger

Team uses forest waste to develop cheaper, greener supercapacitors

Weatherizing Homes to Uniform Standard Can Achieve $33 Billion in Annual Energy Savings

Scientists unveil energy-generating window

Twitter seeks up to $1.61 bn in IPO

Gore urges US to stop Keystone 'atrocity'

Suez Environnement sees skies clearing for waste disposal

Icahn boosts Apple stake, presses share buyback

US firms lukewarm on doing business in China: lobby

For Pakistan, more twists and turns in long-running Iran gas saga

Eight U.S. states in agreement to promote zero-emission vehicles

Windswept German island gives power to the people

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