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December 13, 2015

Quantum physics problem proved unsolvable
London UK (SPX) Dec 12, 2015
A mathematical problem underlying fundamental questions in particle and quantum physics is provably unsolvable, according to scientists at UCL, Universidad Complutense de Madrid - ICMAT and Technical University of Munich. It is the first major problem in physics for which such a fundamental limitation could be proven. The findings are important because they show that even a perfect and complete description of the microscopic properties of a material is not enough to predict its macroscopic behavio ... read more

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Nanoscale drawbridges open path to color displays A new method for building "drawbridges" between metal nanoparticles may allow electronics makers to build full-color displays using light-scattering nanoparticles that are similar to the gold materi ... more		Nanotube letters spell progress Never mind the ABCs. Rice University scientists interested in nanotubes are studying their XYOs. Carbon nanotubes grown in a furnace aren't always straight. Sometimes they curve and kink, and someti ... more		Rapid growth in carbon dioxide emissions breaks in 2015 Despite global economic growth in 2015, worldwide emissions from fossil fuels are projected to decline by 0.6% this year. A report released by the Global Carbon Project (GCP) has found that emission ... more
				Spin current on topological insulator detected at room temps Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have for the first time reported the electrical detection of spin current on topological insulator surfaces at room temperature by employing a ferrom ... more		A sticky breakthrough makes for practical underwater glue In an important step toward creating a practical underwater glue, researchers at UC Santa Barbara have designed a synthetic material that combines the key functionalities of interfacial mussel foot ... more

Atomically flat tunnel transistor overcomes fundamental power challenge One of the greatest challenges in the evolution of electronics has been to reduce power consumption during transistor switching operation. In a study recently reported in Nature, engineers at Univer ... more		MIT Research offers new approach for China's carbon trading system As representatives from more than 190 countries convene in France for the second week to address ways to slow global warming, an MIT-led team has published a paper outlining a set of options for inc ... 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		U.S. offshore wind project wraps up inaugural construction season Five foundations are set after an inaugural construction season for what will become the first commercial offshore U.S. wind farm, developers said. ... more
				Japan, India PMs talks on track for bullet-train deal Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe are expected to discuss deals covering high-speed rail, defence and civilian nuclear technology when they hold talks on Saturday. ... more		Scientists unveil urine-powered wearable energy generator It may be time to shut down this whole science thing. Nothing can top the latest invention out of the University of the West of England. ... more

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Cars driving the rebalancing of Chinese economy: IEA Chinese consumers are getting behind the wheel more, spurring a heady increase in petrol demand, a sign that consumer spending is helping the slowing Chinese powerhouse achieve a soft landing, the IEA said on Friday. ... more		Chile plans hydropower plant -- in desert Building a $400-million hydroelectric power plant in the world's most arid desert may seem like an engineering debacle, but Chile sees it as a revolutionary way to generate green energy. ... 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		UK government blasted over London airport expansion delay The British government was on the back foot Friday after being branded "gutless" for further delaying a decision on where to build a much-needed new runway for London. ... more
Colombian eco-designer finds beauty in trash Adriana Restrepo has a lot of experience searching for silver linings. ... more		China approves merger of two top shipping firms: Xinhua China will merge two of its biggest state-owned shipping companies, official media reported Friday, as the government seeks to reform lumbering public companies to try to bolster growth. ... more		New catalyst to make eco-fiendly bio-based plastics possible A newly invented catalyst promises to enable the production of bio-based chemicals and plastics. Researchers at Washington State University detailed their discovery in the Journal of the American Chemical Society. ... more		Internet giant Alibaba to buy South China Morning Post Chinese internet giant Alibaba said Friday it would buy Hong Kong's South China Morning Post, pledging to maintain the newspaper's objectivity in the face of fears it will lose its independent voice. ... more

	Murkowski: Oil the answer to national security Lifting a ban on U.S. crude oil exports could help address security issues for allies overseas more exposed to regional crises, U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski said. ... more		BP makes headway in North Sea campaign British energy company BP said it started sea trials for a floating production platform that will serve as a hub for developments west of the Shetland Islands. ... 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

Total starts new work offshore Congo		Russian gas output could be lower		China cuts yuan to over four-year low vs dollar		Repsol steps back from U.S. shale		Oil prices continue sharp decline
Plant-inspired power plants		Volkswagen says pollution cheating dates back to 2005		China energy giant CGN strikes 1.6bn euro French solar deal		'Internet economy' is six percent of US GDP: study		Mystery electric car startup unveils $1 bn US factory

Germany feels heat in EU car coolant row

China November car sales hit record high: industry group

As Paris summit tries to save the planet, how green is France?

Campaigners dig in for London Heathrow airport fight

Why Is The US Reluctant To Bomb ISIS Oil Fields?

Chinese steel dumping threatens sector recovery in Europe, US

Turkey says not dependent on Russia for nuclear plant

Hard economic lessons as China's coal boom ends

Clean energy innovators ready to scale up operations

PowerCell to hydrogen gas storage from excess renewable energy output

Saint Lucia showcases its renewable energy transition

NREL estimates economically viable US renewable generation

US says China unfairly taxes imported aircraft

Australian identified as possible Bitcoin founder: reports

Major China bank PSBC raises more than $7 bn: Xinhua

Australia's Atlassian a welcome Nasdaq 'unicorn'

Yahoo keeps Alibaba, but spins off core business

New Delhi to construct six fast breeder reactors over 15 years

Penn researchers make thinnest plates that can be picked up by hand

Exp 45 set to return from space station

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