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March 05, 2014

The Power of High Efficiency Clean Energy, the Nuclear Solution
New York NY (SPX) Mar 05, 2014
Nuclear Supply Chain procurement strategies and vendor management practices are an increasingly crucial aspect of nuclear operating companies' operations. Spend on nuclear components, services and fuel is set to hit $500-$740 billion in the next decade, with a projected 4% growth annually and as new nuclear build projects proliferate, that figure should increase considerably. With that amount of capital expenditure on nuclear projects, operating companies will be under extreme pressure to deliver ... read more

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Electronics based on a 2-D electron gas Usually, microelectronic devices are made of silicon or similar semiconductors. Recently, the electronic properties of metal oxides have become quite interesting. These materials are more complex, y ... more		Ultra-fast laser spectroscopy lights way to understanding new materials Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Ames Laboratory are revealing the mysteries of new materials using ultra-fast laser spectroscopy, similar to high-speed photography where many quick ima ... more		Entomologists update definitions to tackle resistance to biotech crops and pesticides Resistance to pesticides has now been recorded in nearly a thousand pest species, including more than 500 insects, 218 weeds, and 190 fungi that attack plants. The recorded cases of resistance in in ... more
				New formula to calculate hue improves accuracy of color analysis A stroll through the produce aisle in your local grocery store exhibits a plethora of vivid colors. From opposing hues, like red apples next to green celery, to subtler variations, such as light to ... more		Peat soils as gigantic batteries Researchers from ETH Zurich and the University of Tubingen describe a process that suppresses the formation of methane in soils that are rich in humic substances. For this process to work, the soils ... more

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Newly discovered catalyst could lead to the low-cost production of clean methanol An international research team has discovered a potentially clean, low-cost way to convert carbon dioxide into methanol, a key ingredient in the production of plastics, adhesives and solvents, and a ... more		A Molecular Ballet under the X-ray Laser An international team of researchers has used the world's most powerful X-ray laser to take snapshots of free molecules. The research team headed by Prof. Jochen Kupper of the Hamburg Center for Fre ... 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		Raytheon and PASSUR to provide improved airspace and airport efficiency Raytheon and PASSUR Aerospace are collaborating on solutions to improve the predictability of air travel, increase efficiencies for airlines, and create a safer, more hassle-free travel experience f ... more
				Waterloo physicists solve 20-year-old debate surrounding glassy surfaces University of Waterloo physicists have succeeded in measuring how the surfaces of glassy materials flow like a liquid, even when they should be solid. A series of simple and elegant experiments were ... more		Optical nano-tweezers take over the control of nano-objects As science and technology go nano, scientists search for new tools to manipulate, observe and modify the "building blocks" of matter at the nanometer scale. With this in mind, the recent publication ... more

Developing the Next-Generation Military Radar while Maintaining Current Systems; IDGA�s Military Radar Summit - April 2014

International Conference on Protection of Materials and Structures From Space Environment

Nuclear Supply Chain Summit - April 28-29 Greenville SC

Tempur-Pedic Mattress Comparison & Memory Foam Mattress Review

Plants convert energy at lightning speed A new way of measuring how much light a plant can tolerate could be useful in growing crops resilient to a changing climate, according to scientists from Queen Mary University of London. "This ... more		Battery-free technology brings gesture recognition to all devices Mute the song playing on your smartphone in your pocket by flicking your index finger in the air, or pause your "This American Life" podcast with a small wave of the hand. This kind of gesture contr ... 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		York physicists pave the way for more energy efficient technology An international team of scientists led by physicists from the University of York has paved the way for a new class of magnetic materials and devices with improved performance and power efficiency. ... more
				Ukraine tightening nuclear security Ukraine is reinforcing security measures at its nuclear power plants in response to Russian threats, Ukraine's ambassador told the UN atomic agency in a letter seen by AFP on Wednesday. ... more		Threat of China corporate bond default worries market A Chinese solar company is threatening not to pay interest on a corporate bond, setting off alarms in the financial system, but analysts said Wednesday that a default could improve transparency. ... more

US moves ahead on massive Africa power bid

Renewable Generation up 30% Last Week as Gas Consumption Plummets 35%

US moves ahead on massive Africa power bid

'Tribo-electric,' the buzzword of the future?

Big Step for Next-Gen Fuel Cells and Electrolyzers

Swelling oil fund makes every Norwegian a millionaire

Taming hurricanes

Wind farms can tame hurricanes: scientists

Draft report finds no reliable link between wind farms and health effects

Trina Solar announces WEEE Directive compliance

Superabsorbing Design May Lower Manufacturing Cost of Thin Film Solar Cells

SMA Solar Uses Technology Tie-Up To Meet Growing Industry Challenges

	China promises steady 7.5 percent growth, cleaner air China is targeting growth of about 7.5 percent in 2014, Premier Li Keqiang said Wednesday, promising to "declare war" on pollution as the government pledges to transform the world's second-largest economy. ... more		Fire hits Japan nuke plant, no radiation leaks: operator A minor fire broke out at a nuclear power plant in western Japan on Wednesday but there was no fear of a radiation leak, a utility spokesman said. ... more		China's urban drive risks digging economic hole After a lifetime of farming and mining in the hills of southwest China, Zhang Zongfu was thrust into subsidised housing closer to town, and into a monumental urbanisation drive aimed at boosting growth. ... more		How Junior Companies Survive in the Exploration Wild by James Stafford of Oilprice.com Only the fittest can survive in today's market for junior oil and gas companies, which must demonstrate a great deal of ingenuity in the balancing of risk and rewa ... 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

Taming hurricanes		Methane leaks from palm oil wastewater are a climate concern		Experts warn against nanosilver		MSU advances algae's viability as a biofuel		Using stolen computer processing cycles to mine Bitcoin
Nanotracer tester tells about wells		Trina Solar announces WEEE Directive compliance		Seismic testing for Atlantic oil and gas?		Troubled Peugeot picks up Car of the Year award		Outside View: Corporate tax reform plan is step in right direction

Ukraine crisis fuels debate on Moscow bid to expand Czech nuclear plant

West and Russia clash over Crimea as markets fall

Wifi in the sky looks set for takeoff

Cisco cleared in rights case, as tech sector watches

Siri gets a seat in iPhone-friendly cars

Swelling oil fund makes every Norwegian a millionaire

Hundreds protest dropped charges over Fukushima crisis

Iraq oil exports hit 25-year high in February: minister

Australian Solar Industry Ready For Review

Centrosolar America To Deploy TSMC Solar CIGS Technology In North America

Superabsorbing Design May Lower Manufacturing Cost of Thin Film Solar Cells

SMA Solar Uses Technology Tie-Up To Meet Growing Industry Challenges

A Rise in Solar Powered Farms Shines Light on Need for Security Measures

Iraq: 'This is war,' say Kurds in oil fight with Baghdad

Japan researchers testing tiny ear computer

Japan factory output jumps on demand rush before tax hike

ExxonMobil chief, neighbors sue over fracking concerns

China home price rises slow in February: survey

NATO chief says 'peace at risk' as Russia faces G8 sanction

Ukraine mobilises army as West warns Russia

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