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January 30, 2015

New light-converting materials over cheap, efficient solar power
Toronto, Canada (SPX) Jan 30, 2015
University of Toronto engineers study first single crystal perovskites for new applications Engineers have shone new light on an emerging family of solar-absorbing materials that could clear the way for cheaper and more efficient solar panels and LEDs. The materials, called perovskites, are particularly good at absorbing visible light, but had never been thoroughly studied in their purest form: as perfect single crystals. Using a new technique, researchers grew large, pure perovskite crystal ... read more

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Soyuz Installed at Baikonur, Expected to Launch Wednesday

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