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August 25, 2015

Elon Musk's Hyperloop concept closer to becoming a reality
Los Angeles (UPI) Aug 21, 2015
The concept of high-speed frictionless train travel through pressurized, above-ground tubes began life as a fanciful dream - one popularized by serial entrepreneur Elon Musk. Last year, Musk expressed interest in an idea called Hyperloop - a plan to propel pod-like trains through tubes at upwards of 500 miles per hour. But with Musk's energies devoted to his car and space travel projects, Tesla and SpaceX, he called on other entrepreneurs, engineers and problem-solvers take up the concept in ... read more

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Credit scheme backfired, hiking greenhouse gases: study A global scheme meant to keep atmospheric greenhouse gas (GHG) levels in check instead caused some 600 million tonnes of excess emissions, researchers said Monday. ... more		Smooth robot movements reduce energy consumption by up to 40 percent By minimizing the acceleration of industrial robots, energy consumption can be reduced by up to 40 percent - while retaining the given production time. This is the result of a new optimization algor ... more		IAEA to help Africa cooperate in nuclear power development The UN nuclear agency on Monday said it will help African states cooperate in the development of nuclear sources for electricity generation. Anne Starz, Visiting International Atomic Energy Ag ... more
				Graphene oxide's secret properties revealed at atomic level Since its discovery, graphene has captured the attention of scientists and engineers for its many extraordinary properties. But graphene oxide - an oxidized derivative of graphene - largely has been ... more		Interior Department Approves 485-Megawatt Blythe Mesa Solar Project in California As part of President Obama's Climate Action Plan to reduce carbon pollution, create jobs and move our economy toward clean energy sources, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell has announced t ... more

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Indian PM offers solar power to Pacific island nations Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday offered to illuminate thousands of homes in Pacific island nations with solar power in a bid to help them combat climate change and natural disasters. ... more		Australia's Fortescue profits dive on slumping Chinese demand Australian miner Fortescue Metals on Monday posted an 88 percent slump in full-year net profit on the back of tumbling prices for the steel-making commodity iron ore, with China's economic slowdown weighing heavily. ... 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		RWE shakes up British subsidiary After a mid-August decision to change how it works at home, German energy company RWE said it was shaking up its British team after disappointing results. ... more
				Oil sinks as China fears roil markets Crude oil prices sank Monday after a plunge in Chinese equities raised fresh fears about China's faltering economy, the largest consumer of energy, and its impact on the global economy. ... more		Statoil's Polarled pipeline becomes first to cross Arctic Circle Norwegian energy company Statoil said Friday a pipelaying vessel passed a milestone with construction of the Polarled gas pipeline crossing the Arctic Circle. ... more

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Gallup: Low gas boosts opinion of energy industry In large part because of lower gasoline prices, a Gallup poll finds that most Americans surveyed said they're warming to the oil and gas sector. ... more		Texas sees growth, but oil will throttle momentum Though job growth in Texas is expected to be strong, the low price of crude oil could throttle some of the forward momentum, the Dallas Federal Reserve said. ... 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		Scotland frets over oil, but posts economic gains The Scottish government said Friday it was on a streak of slow but steady economic growth, but cautioned risks remain from low oil prices and a weak Asia. ... more
More rigs added in North Dakota North Dakota's energy sector continued showing signs of resiliency in the depressed oil market by adding more rigs, state data show. ... more		Russia's Lukoil sells China its stake in Kazakh oil producer Russia's Lukoil said it sold its stake in a Kazakh oil producer to a rival in Beijing just as China's economy falters and Kazakhstan's gets a $1 billion loan. ... more		Both sides framed Keystone XL Pipeline debate in Nebraska As supporters and opponents of the proposed Keystone XL (KXL) Pipeline testified at public hearings in Nebraska between 2010-2013, several interest groups attempted to frame the debate in different ... more		Australian energy company Santos posts heavy losses After reporting heavy losses in a weakened energy sector, Australian company Santos said Friday it was time to "institute a succession of leadership." ... more

	Smartphone makers challenged by China 'saturation' A cooling of smartphone sales in China suggests the world's biggest market for the devices has reached a saturation point, posing challenges for manufacturers, a research report said Thursday. ... more		Ringing in the changes at China's telcos China will swap the heads of the country's top three telecom companies in a high stakes round of musical chairs as speculation mounts over a possible merger of the trio. ... more

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