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October 29, 2015

May the 5th force be with you
New York NY (SPX) Oct 29, 2015
Discovering possible new forces in nature is no mean task. The discovery of gravity linked to Newton's arguably apocryphal apple experiment has remained anchored in popular culture. In January 1986, Ephraim Fischbach, Physics Professor from Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, had his own chance to leave his mark on collective memory. His work made the front page of the New York Times after he and his co-authors published a study uncovering the tantalising possibility of the existence of ... read more

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				Faster optimization Optimization problems are everywhere in engineering: Balancing design tradeoffs is an optimization problem, as are scheduling and logistical planning. The theory - and sometimes the implementation - ... more		Day Of Reckoning For U.S. Shale Will Have To Wait October has been billed as a pivotal month in which indebted shale companies would see their credit lines cut, precipitating a faster consolidation in the industry that would sow the seeds of a rebo ... more

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SunEdison Completes Construction on 2MW Solar Power Plant in Elkton SunEdison has announced that it has completed construction on a 2 megawatt solar power plant for the Town of Elkton, Md. The Mayor and Commissioners approved a 20-year power purchase agreement with ... more		Tamalpais Union High School District Dedicates SunPower Solar Carport Tamalpais Union High School District (TUHSD) and SunPower are celebrating the completion of a 705-kilowatt solar power system at Redwood High School in Larkspur, Calif. As a result of the system, th ... more		Fossil fuels harm health from 'cradle to grave': report Trash, mulch and security: All jobs for troops in Washington Rising oceans to threaten 1.5 million Australians by 2050: report		Blymyer Engineers selected for Arizona's Sandstone Solar Project Blymyer Engineers has announced the company has been selected as the exclusive engineering firm for the 45 MW AC Sandstone solar project in Florence, Arizona. Swinerton Builders, EPC for the p ... more
				Duke Energy to add second solar project to "Sunshine State" customers Duke Energy Florida has announced plans to construct a new solar facility in Perry, Fla. This will be the second such project in the company's plan to advance the development of solar energy in the ... more		India gets help with renewable energy sector India is getting the financial support it needs to help build a vibrant renewable energy industry, the Asian Development Bank announced. ... more

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Pollution scam pushes VW into first quarterly loss in 15 years German auto giant Volkswagen on Wednesday booked its first quarterly loss in more than 15 years in the wake of the global pollution-cheating scandal which also forced it to lower its full-year forecasts. ... more		China punishes Shanghai airport for flight delays Nearly half the flights leaving the main international airport of China's commercial hub Shanghai were delayed in August, regulators said, punishing the facility by denying it new routes. ... more		Alien civilizations may be far rarer than hoped study suggests Mapping the Universe faster without sacrificing precision Mysterious 'red dots' in early universe may be 'black hole star' atmospheres		Internet freedom falls for fifth year in row: survey Global online freedom declined for a fifth consecutive year as more governments stepped up electronic surveillance and clamped down on dissidents using blogs or social media, a survey showed Wednesday. ... more
Anadarko drilling for less in U.S. shale While taking a hefty loss for the quarter, U.S. oil and gas company Anadarko Petroleum said it was able to improve costs at operations in domestic shale basins. ... more		Canadian market forces Shell's hand An uncertain market and the lack of infrastructure needed to move Canadian oil to the global market means it's time to scrap an Alberta oil project, Shell said. ... more		France secures more LNG from United States French energy company ENGIE, formerly GDF Suez, said it signed a deal to secure liquefied natural gas from proposed export facilities in the United States. ... more		Oil company Hess posts fourth straight loss U.S.-focused oil producer Hess Corp. said it was taking a disciplined approach to its business operations after posting its fourth consecutive quarterly loss. ... more

	Chemists find better way to pack natural gas into fuel tanks A new and innovative way to store methane could speed the development of natural gas-powered cars that don't require the high pressures or cold temperatures of today's compressed or liquefied natura ... more		On the road to ANG vehicles With new makes of all-electric and hybrid automobiles seeming to emerge as fast as the colors of fall, it is easy to overlook another alternative to gasoline engines that could prove to be a major p ... more

U.S. defense in free fall

U.S. and Saudis conduct Middle East's largest counter-drone exercise

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign mutual defense pact

Eni sells stake in subsidiary Saipem		Crude oil corrects early week losses		iPhone sales fuel Apple profit boost		Fed rate call could burst Hong Kong housing bubble		Tokyo Motor Show kicks off with a spotlight on self-driving cars
China plans regular shipping services through Arctic		Ants: Both solid-like and liquid-like		Australia and Poland reject moratorium on new coal mines,		UK Nuclear Plans in Meltdown After Shareholder Warning		Wood instead of petroleum: Producing chemical substances solely from renewable resources

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PSEG Completes Construction of Waldorf Solar Energy Center

Renewable energy developers look to invest in Sub-Saharan Africa

SunEdison Begins Construction on a 2.8MW Solar Project for 8 Schools

German exporters thrive despite China concerns: federation

Cyclists battle Philippine capital's 'Carmageddon'

Alibaba's online sales jump despite slowing China growth

EU lawmakers end mobile roaming charges

Shining more light on solar panels

Argentina and Russia to enhance energy cooperation

Peugeot sees Q3 car sales rise 3.2% despite China slowdown

Japan on track for another nuclear reactor restart

France slams EU delay in tougher auto pollution tests

Ethiopian Airlines targets Asia with new Chinese crew

Tokyo Motor Show: firms target digital-savvy, eco-conscious drivers

Iran likely to sell excess enriched uranium abroad instead of diluting it

Tesla sells over 3,000 cars in China in 9 months: firm

Hands-free gadgets create safety hazards for drivers: study

China plans to launch CO2 monitoring satellite in 2016

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