Energy News - Energy Technology - Energy Business

November 18, 2015

NIST team proves 'spooky action at a distance' is really real
Boulder CO (SPX) Nov 17, 2015
Einstein was wrong about at least one thing: There are, in fact, "spooky actions at a distance," as now proven by researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Einstein used that term to refer to quantum mechanics, which describes the curious behavior of the smallest particles of matter and light. He was referring, specifically, to entanglement, the idea that two physically separated particles can have correlated properties, with values that are uncertain until they are ... read more

Previous Issues

Nov 17

Nov 16

Nov 13

Nov 12

Nov 11

Benin tackles climate change with sunshine and coconuts Philomene Ahouansou cooks beans and rice in three giant steel pots by the roadside in Benin's capital, Porto-Novo. It's a scene that's common throughout the country. ... more		Nanostructuring technology can simultaneously control heat and electricity The improvement of thermoelectric materials that can directly convert wasted heat to electric energy may lead to one of the solutions for energy issues. For high performance in thermoelectric materi ... more		Researchers discover a new form of crystalline matter Dust is everywhere: under the bed, on the stairs and even inside of plasmas. A team of researchers from Auburn University, the University of Iowa and the University of California, San Diego, using t ... more
				Increased potential for perovskites as a material for solar cells Scientists at the Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have demonstrated a way to significantly increase the efficiency of perovskite solar cells by reducing the amount of ... more		Researchers find way to make metals stronger without sacrificing ductility Researchers at North Carolina State University and the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a technique to make titanium stronger without sacrificing any of the metal's ductility - a combinati ... more

Solar systems for home and business installations

Clay makes better high-temp batteries A unique combination of materials developed at Rice University, including a clay-based electrolyte, may solve a problem for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries destined for harsh environments. ... more		Lightsource to Launch Major Investment into India Solar PV Market Lightsource Renewable Energy is spearheading a 2 billion pound investment in solar energy in India. The firm has announced plans to design, install and manage more than 3 Gigawatts (GW) of solar pho ... 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		Microwave field imaging using diamond and vapor cells Microwave field imaging is becoming increasingly important, as microwaves play an essential role in modern communications technology and can also be used in medical diagnostics. Researchers from the ... more
				Experts recommend modeling to avoid earthquakes resulting from fracking Using computer analysis prior to drilling could limit seismic events as a result of hydraulic fracturing, according to new research published in the Canadian Geotechnical Journal. Hydraulic fracturi ... more		Sea urchin spurs new ideas for lightweight materials Materials researchers love sea creatures. Mother-of-pearl provokes ideas for smooth surfaces, clams inspire gluey substances, shark's skin is used to develop materials that reduce drag in water, and ... more

A new way to look at MOFs An international collaboration of scientists led by Omar Yaghi, a renowned chemist with the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab), has developed a technique they dubbed "gas adsorptio ... more		Hydrogel superglue is 90 percent water Nature has developed innovative ways to solve a sticky challenge: Mussels and barnacles stubbornly glue themselves to cliff faces, ship hulls, and even the skin of whales. Likewise, tendons and cart ... 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		Microbes map path toward renewable energy future In the quest for renewable fuels, scientists are taking lessons from a humble bacterium that fills our oceans and covers moist surfaces the world over. While the organism captures light to make food ... more
Onion-like layers help this efficient new nanoparticle glow A new, onion-like nanoparticle could open new frontiers in biomaging, solar energy harvesting and light-based security techniques. The particle's innovation lies in its layers: a coating of organic ... more		China inks $15 billion nuclear deal with Argentina A Chinese state-owned company will finance and build two nuclear power plants in Argentina, the enterprise said, in a deal estimated to be valued at nearly $15 billion. ... more		U.S. takes community approach to solar power The U.S. national grid could be greener with the advancement of solar power for low- to moderate-income households, the White House said. ... more		No luck in drilling for oil and gas in Kenya Despite earlier optimism about the reserve potential in frontier African oil and gas basins, Tullow Oil said it came up empty handed in its efforts in Kenya. ... more

	Maersk gets nod for Kurdish oil work Danish energy company Maersk Oil said it received approval to start an oil field development plan in the Kurdish north of Iraq. ... more		Australia says 'no' to BP A regulator charged with vetting plans for offshore Australia said it wasn't satisfied with an environmental plan submitted by British energy company BP. ... 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

Oil markets moving on economic concerns		Statoil pulls out of Alaskan Arctic after Shell		Gas prices flirting with historic low		Mexico asks to join IEA		S.Africa and China sign nuclear energy cooperation pact
Rice makes light-driven nanosubmarine		India revisits energy mix		Maximizing Competitive Advantage in Electricity Storage and PV Markets		A new slant on semiconductor characterization		Canada's Trudeau unveils plan to fund green infrastructure at G20

Russia's New Nuclear Control System Reduces Radiation Risks

New technology colors in the infrared rainbow

Appraisers across 6 states find home buyers pay premium for solar homes

Prysmian Supplies Cables For The Niagara Wind Farm Project

Russia Hopes to Increase Nuclear Energy Projects in Indonesia

CGN wins $7.7 bln Romanian nuclear deal

China weighs on Asia-Pacific business outlook

Novel 'crumpling' of hybrid nanostructures increases SERS sensitivity

Trampolining water droplets

High-Q crystal microresonator fabricated by femtosecond laser

Vector network analysis using lasers

The social and legal complexities of augmented reality

Amplifying and removing visual variation in digital imagery

Structure of 'concrete disease' solved

Human roadblock for Japanese firms developing autonomous cars

China's new Silk Road: boom or dust for Pakistan?

Coal subsidised with 10bn euros a year in EU: study

Australia reveals shortlist for first nuclear waste dump

New Starck-designed Bluetooth devices track down lost items

India's GSAT-15 Communication Satellite Launched

Buy Advertising

Media Advertising Kit

Editorial & Other Enquiries

Privacy statement

The content herein, unless otherwise known to be public domain, are Copyright 1995-2014 - Space Media Network. All websites are published in Australia and are solely subject to Australian law and governed by Fair Use principals for news reporting and research purposes. AFP, UPI and IANS news wire stories are copyright Agence France-Presse, United Press International and Indo-Asia News Service. ESA news reports are copyright European Space Agency. All NASA sourced material is public domain. Additional copyrights may apply in whole or part to other bona fide parties. Advertising does not imply endorsement, agreement or approval of any opinions, statements or information provided by Space Media Network on any Web page published or hosted by Space Media Network. Privacy Statement All images and articles appearing on Space Media Network have been edited or digitally altered in some way. Any requests to remove copyright material will be acted upon in a timely and appropriate manner. Any attempt to extort money from Space Media Network will be ignored and reported to Australian Law Enforcement Agencies as a potential case of financial fraud involving the use of a telephonic carriage device or postal service.