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February 22, 2016

Best regions for growing bioenergy crops identified
Chicago IL (SPX) Feb 22, 2016
New research has identified regions in the United States where bioenergy crops would grow best while minimizing effects on water quantity and quality. Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign used detailed models to examine impacts on water quantity and quality in soils that would occur if existing vegetation was replaced by various bioenergy crops in the name of ethanol production. "We expect the outcome of this study to support scientifically sound national policy decisions ... read more

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				Graphene becomes superconductive - Electrons with 'no mass' flow with 'no resistance' Graphene is a single-atomic carbon sheet with a hexagonal honeycomb network (Fig. 1). Electrons in graphene take a special electronic state called Dirac-cone where they behave as if they have no mas ... more		Cogeneration sector supportive of a comprehensive follow-up to the Heating and Cooling Strategy The European Commission has published the long awaited Heating and Cooling Strategy, putting for the very first time the heat sector on the map of EU policymaking. COGEN Europe welcomes the Strategy ... more

US grants Boeing license to study Iran market Boeing said Friday it received the green light from the Obama administration to study the commercial airplane market in Iran as it eyes opportunity following the lifting of nuclear sanctions. ... more		Virtual reality promises to transform film Chris Milk stepped onto a TED Conference stage and took the audience on an awe-inducing trip into the future of movies. ... more		No picnic: How to survive a bear encounter; as Japan battles spike in attacks COP30: Indigenous peoples vital to humanity's future India mega-zoo in spotlight again over animal acquisitions		Radioactive water leak suspends Japan reactor start-up A radioactive water leak has halted plans to re-start a reactor at a nuclear power plant in western Japan, which would have been the fourth to come online after a nationwide shutdown, its operator said Sunday. ... more
				Smartphones to replace cards at bank machines Here's another use for the smartphone as it invades daily life: in place of your debit card at your bank cash machine. ... more		Augmented reality looks to future where screens vanish Microsoft inventor Alex Kipman was joined by holograms at a renowned TED gathering here on Thursday as he gave a glimpse into a future where computer screens are relics. ... more

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China auto sales jump nearly 8% in January: group China's auto sales rose nearly eight percent year-on-year in January ahead of national holidays, an industry group said Friday, picking up pace in a traditionally strong period for car purchases. ... more		Chinese firm aims to start production at flashpoint Myanmar mine The Chinese firm behind a controversial Myanmar copper mine on Thursday said it plans to start operations in May, a move expected to pose an early challenge to a new government led by Aung San Suu Kyi. ... more		Bezos's Blue Origin postpones rocket launch over weather SpaceX launches 29 satellites after fireball spotted in the sky Solein protein tech moves toward ISS zero-gravity pilot project		Hollywood hospital pays bitcoin ransom to hackers A Los Angeles hospital has paid $17,000 in bitcoins to hackers who took control of its computers for more than a week, officials said. ... more
Wood Group cuts North Sea contractor rates British energy services company Wood Group said Friday it was cutting rates paid to its North Sea contractors because of negative market pressures. ... more		Russia sees possibility for economic contraction With energy playing a dominate role in national finances, Russia's deputy prime minister said Friday an economic contraction is possible for this year. ... more		Payments continue for Kurdish oil exports Though its government said it's struggling financially, Gulf Keystone Petroleum said it was still getting paid for oil exported from the Kurdish north of Iraq. ... more		Rare win for Halliburton with North Sea agreement In a rare win for the upstream energy sector, British company Cluff Natural Resources said Friday it extended a North Sea agreement with Halliburton. ... more

	U.S. to open more drilling sites in Gulf of Mexico Opening up more acreage in the Gulf of Mexico to potential oil and gas drillers could bring in more revenue to federal and state coffers, a regulator said. ... more		California methane leak stopped Investigators in southern California said they're focusing their efforts on the causes behind a methane leak now that a faulty well is sealed. ... more

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Creation of Jupiter interior, a step towards room temp superconductivity

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