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May 27, 2014

Russia's Weakened Hand Could Pay Off For Beijing In Major Gas Deal
Washington DC (SPX) May 27, 2014
A major gas deal between Russia and China could finally be sealed this week when Russian President Vladimir Putin visits China on May 20-21 and meets with President Xi Jinping. In the lead up to Putin's arrival, the two sides have been working on putting the finishing touches on a 30-year contract for a gas deal a decade in the making, and Russian officials have suggested that the deal will be completed by Putin's arrival. Gazprom's CEO Alexei Miller announced on a Russian news show last weekend t ... read more

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Argonne scientists discover new magnetic phase in iron-based superconductors Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory have discovered a previously unknown phase in a class of superconductors called iron arsenides. This sheds light on a debate ... more		New sensor could light the way forward in low-cost medical imaging New research published in Nature's Scientific Reports, identifies a new type of light sensor that could allow medical and security imaging, via low cost cameras. The team of researchers from the Uni ... more		NASA ISRO radar satellite beams first Earth images from space Morocco High Atlas whistle language strives for survival Toxic homes a lasting legacy of Los Angeles fires		Skyonic Secures funding to Develop SkyCycle Technology Skyonic has announced that it has secured an additional $12.5 million in funding from existing investor ConocoPhillips and new investor Enbridge Canada's largest energy infrastructure company. The f ... more
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Power plant emissions verified remotely at Four Corners sites

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NCNR neutrons highlight possible battery candidate

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German energy company RWE Innogy starts turbine installation at mega wind project

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U.S.military ramps up tech capabilities to improve effectiveness

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Australia's Telstra signals big push into Asia

Scottish energy sector gets a bit greener with RWE Innogy project

Liquor firms look beyond China in hunt for new Asian drinkers

US wins WTO case against China on luxury cars

India urges solar anti-dumping duties on US, China

Berlin voters reject plan to build on airport-turned-park

Power plant emissions verified remotely at Four Corners sites

NASA's Alternative Fuel Effects Research Showcased

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Chad suspends work by Chinese oil company CNPC

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