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August 24, 2015

'Diamonds from the sky' approach turns CO2 into valuable products
Boston MA (SPX) Aug 21, 2015
Finding a technology to shift carbon dioxide (CO2 ), the most abundant anthropogenic greenhouse gas, from a climate change problem to a valuable commodity has long been a dream of many scientists and government officials. Now, a team of chemists says they have developed a technology to economically convert atmospheric CO2 directly into highly valued carbon nanofibers for industrial and consumer products. The team will present brand-new research on this new CO2 capture and utilization technology at ... read more

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Laser-burned graphene gains metallic powers Rice University chemists who developed a unique form of graphene have found a way to embed metallic nanoparticles that turn the material into a useful catalyst for fuel cells and other applications. ... more		Making hydrogen fuel from water and visible light highly efficient Mimicking photosynthesis is not easy. The bottleneck of artificial photosynthesis is visible light as converting it into other energy is not efficient. Researchers at Michigan Technological Universi ... more		The unbearable lightness of helium may not be such a problem after all Helium gas - essential for MRI scanners, semiconductor manufacture (and according to some, party balloons) - may not be on the verge of running out after all. Previous studies had raised concerns th ... more
				Small, cheap femtosecond laser for industry available A team at the University of Warsaw, Faculty of Physics has created a laser capable of generating ultrashort pulses of light even under extremely difficult external conditions. This unique combinatio ... more		Supercomputers listen to the heart New supercomputer models have come closer than ever to capturing the behavior of normal human heart valves and their replacements, according to recent studies by groups including scientists at the I ... more

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Breakthrough optics pave way for new class of intriguing technologies A new class of fascinating technologies - including optics in computing, telecommunications links and switches, and virtually any other optical component - could be created simply by configuring a m ... more		New easily fabricated, flexible and wearable white-light LED Researchers from National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan have created highly flexible, efficient white LEDs with potential use in wearable displays and non-flat surfaces, such as curved and flexible ... more		Understanding the nuances of human-like intelligence Advanced air filter could enable building vents to capture carbon and reduce energy use Ancient wallaby ancestor reveals evolutionary leap for kangaroos		Engineers identify how to keep surfaces dry underwater Imagine staying dry underwater for months. Now Northwestern University engineers have examined a wide variety of surfaces that can do just that - and, better yet, they know why. The research team is ... more
				New technology can expand LED lighting Highly efficient, light-emitting diodes (LEDs) could slash the world's electricity consumption. They are already sold in stores, but more widespread adoption of the technology has been hindered by h ... more		Grape waste could make competitive biofuel The solid waste left over from wine-making could make a competitive biofuel, University of Adelaide researchers have found. Published in the journal Bioresource Technology, the researchers sho ... more

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WELTEC Biomethane Plant in France Launches Feed-in On 5 August, the Longchamps biomethane plant in the Franche-Comte' region in eastern France went live. Thus, 70 standard m3/h are now continually supplied to the natural gas grid of the French gas d ... more		Hydrogen sulfide loses its electrical resistance under high pressure at -70C Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry in Mainz and Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz in Germany observed that hydrogen sulfide becomes superconductive at minus 70 degree Celsius - ... more		New Structures Could Keep Astronauts Fit During Long Missions Aerospace modules completed for Artemis lunar crew mission MIT researchers propose a new model for legible, modular software		'Quantum dot' technology may help light the future Advances at Oregon State University in manufacturing technology for "quantum dots" may soon lead to a new generation of LED lighting that produces a more user-friendly white light, while using less ... more
Nuke dump at Lake Huronis draws mass anger across border The proposal to burry nuclear waste in an underground pit nearly a mile away from the shores of Lake Huron in Ontario is sparking international outrage among environmentalists, and becoming a contes ... more		What's Really At Stake With The Iran Nuclear Deal Recently, I wrote on these pages that a remarkable turnaround was taking place in the President's fortunes. It's an impressive display of rising from the depths of falling popularity last fall, and ... more		Photon Energy opens 99 kW solar plant, expanding to 347 KW Photon Energy Australia has installed and commissioned a 99 kW solar power plant in Sydney's Macquarie Park. The rooftop power plant was installed during a general renovation of the building, contri ... more		European Funding brings ZephIR 300 wind lidar to Malta The University of Malta has successfully brought wind lidar technology to the country, with funding from an EU Project. The industry's single most validated wind lidar, ZephIR 300, will be utilised ... more

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