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April 11, 2016

Cost-effective production of hydrogen from natural resources
Ulsan, South Korea (SPX) Apr 11, 2016
Owing to their unbeatable electro-optical properties and compatibility with existing silicon technology, silicon nanosheets (SiNSs) are one of most exciting recent discoveries. They have been the most promising candidate for use in various applications, such as in the process of manufacturing semiconductors and producing hydrogen. A joint research team, led by Prof. Jae Sung Lee and Prof. Soojin Park of Energy and Chemical Engineering at UNIST, South Korea has developed a cost-effective and scalab ... read more

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Back to basics with thermoelectric power Many phenomena in physics, though well-known, are not necessarily widely understood. That's the case with thermoelectricity, which harnesses waste heat by coupling heat flux and electric current. Ho ... more		Cooling chips with the flip of a switch Turn on an electric field, and a standard electrocaloric material will eject heat to its surroundings as its internal dipoles reorder themselves. Do the same thing, and a negative electrocaloric mat ... more		Sweet technique finds cause of sour oil and gas In at least one - and probably many - oil and gas drilling operations, the use of biocides to prevent the souring of hydrocarbons wastes money and creates an unnecessary environmental burden, accord ... more
				'Self-healing' plastic could mean better bandages, tougher phone cases A plastic-like material that "flows" back together when cut or scraped could lead to self-healing bandages and cellphones that never stay scuffed, according to scientists in England. ... more		French nuclear plant could become electric car factory France's oldest nuclear power plant, scheduled for closure in 2018, could be turned into a factory producing electric cars or batteries, the French environment minister said Sunday. ... more

Human 2 Mars Conference May 17-19 2016 - Washington DC

China firm boosts self-driving technology with $1 bn overseas deals A Chinese auto firm said Friday it is buying two foreign companies and their self-driving technologies for more than $1 billion, as the world's second-largest economy seeks to boost its foothold in the autonomous car market. ... more		Britain urges China to cut steel production British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond on Saturday urged China to reduce its steel production levels as the UK grapples with an industry crisis that could see thousands of jobs lost. ... more		Ash improves methane yield and fertilizer value in biogas systems Bio-oil from agricultural and forest waste could help seal abandoned oil wells and store carbon Rice researchers turn wasted data center heat into clean power		Money and power: China government's link to Panama Papers firm Long before the Panama Papers leaks put law firm Mossack Fonseca on front pages around the world, the company was already well known among a certain class of Chinese investor - and to the government. ... more
				NREL reveals potential for capturing waste heat via nanotubes A finely tuned carbon nanotube thin film has the potential to act as a thermoelectric power generator that captures and uses waste heat, according to researchers at the Energy Department's National ... more		Perovskite solar-cell absorbers improved by giving them a squeeze Solar cells made of artificial metallic crystalline structures called perovskites have shown great promise in recent years. Now Stanford University scientists have found that applying pressure can c ... more

Military Network Modernization 2016 - Washington DC - April 25-27

Space Tech Expo - Design - Build - Test - Pasadena CA - May 24-26, 2016

The World's Largest Commercial Drone Conference and Expo - Sept 7-9 - Las Vegas

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287MW Soda Mountain solar project approved in SoCal As part of President Obama's Climate Action Plan to reduce carbon pollution, create jobs and move our economy toward clean energy, Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management Janice Schneid ... more		Trina Solar supplies 40 MW of Solar Modules to Tegnatia in Turkey Trina Solar Limited has signed an agreement to supply 40 MW of solar modules to Tegnatia, one of Turkey's leading Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractors. This partnership will e ... more		Airbus, Leonardo and Thales reported moving towards European space firm New study links satellite discharges to electron buildup in orbit Gilat wins $7 million US defense contract for transportable SATCOM systems		NREL, SLAC scientists pinpoint solar cell manufacturing process Scientists at the Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory have been able to pinpoint for the first time what happens during a key man ... more
X-rays reveal how a solar cell gets its silver stripes The silver electrical contacts that carry electricity out of about 90 percent of the solar modules on the market are also one of their most expensive parts. Now scientists from two Department of Ene ... more		NREL raises rooftop photovoltaic technical potential estimate Analysts at the Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have used detailed light detection and ranging (LiDAR) data for 128 cities nationwide, along with improved data analys ... more		Steeling for a struggle: China workers face turmoil Hundreds of laid-off steelworkers gathered outside their former employer's office this week to protest at losing their jobs, victims of a global glut. ... more		More oil, gas layoffs expected, Dallas Fed says Energy companies may start adopting tighter policies as the immediate pressure from lower oil prices increases, a report from the Dallas Federal Reserve said. ... more

	Support builds behind Turkmenistan gas pipeline for Pakistan Bringing natural gas through a pipeline from Turkmenistan will help address chronic energy shortages in Pakistan, the Asian Development Bank said. ... more		Oil prices on a tear on strong economic news Improving prospects for the U.S. economy and good grades for European markets help spur one of the strongest rallies of the year for crude oil prices Friday. ... more

Romania says Russian drone breached its airspace

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Keystone pipeline spill in South Dakota bigger than originally thought		Setback for Tullow for operations offshore Ghana		Canadian energy sector in sharp decline		Malaysia extends ban on bauxite mining: report		Scientists push valleytronics 1 step closer to reality
Researchers use single molecule of DNA to create world's smallest diode		For rechargeable batteries that crush the competition, crush this material		Artificial molecules		Follow the money: how Hong Kong helps outflow of Chinese cash		Yahoo faithful seek calm at the eye of the storm

VW managers refuse to forego bonuses: report

Tesla Model 3 orders hit 325,000

Renewables posted record growth rate in 2015: IRENA

Scotland generated most of its electricity in 2015 through renewables

Startup's 'news browser' is illegal: US publishers

A low-cost, lightweight titanium alloy

New understanding of liquid to solid state transition discovered

Tiny tubes move into the fast lane

New metallic glass bounces

Dancing on ice

Scientists divide magnetic vortices into collectivists and individualists

Self-drive trucks 'future of Europe's busy highways'

Graphene layer lets solar panels to generate energy in rain

New insight into interaction of volcanic ash with jet engines

South Africa's nuclear procurement process stalled indefinitely

Jeff Bezos defends Amazon culture in shareholders note

Nanoporous material's strange "breathing" behavior

New tools created to debug intermittently powered energy-harvesting devices

Gestures improve communication - even with robots

Creation of Jupiter interior, a step towards room temp superconductivity

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