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June 07, 2016

New inventions from ASU researchers may lead to cheaper solar power
Tempe AZ (SPX) Jun 07, 2016
For decades, the preferred material for solar cells has been silicon, which provides the best return on investment in terms of energy production. Their counterparts, thin-film solar cells, while inexpensive and more robust, have remained a distant second because materials science challenges have limited their performance - until now. A unique collaboration between researchers within the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering has wedded two previously disparate solar technologies, resulting in signif ... read more

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Monitoring pipelines from space Dutch company Orbital Eye has developed a service that uses satellites to monitor gas and oil pipelines. A major African pipeline operator has already signed up for the service. Worldwide, gas and o ... more		Skyrmions a la carte Magnetic vortices - so-called skyrmions - were predicted theoretically more than 25 years ago, but it has only been possible to observe them experimentally in magnetic materials in recent years. Sky ... more		Liquid by-products from forest industry find use in wood-plastic composites A novel method for adding liquid by-products from the wood industry into wood-plastic composites (WPCs) prior to manufacturing was developed in a new study from the University of Eastern Finland. Th ... more
				Highly tuned catalytic controls You could think of bioorthogonal chemistry as a discreet valet or concierge that steers two world leaders to a private meeting without making noise or trouble along the way. The valet is a catalyst ... more		Graphene-based transparent electrodes for highly efficient flexible OLEDS The arrival of a thin and lightweight computer that even rolls up like a piece of paper will not be in the far distant future. Flexible organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), built upon a plastic su ... more

Transition from Operations to Decommissioning by Preparing a Safe, Cost-Effective Shut Down and Waste Management Strategy

Constructing shale gas sites Extracting gas from shale rock not only causes environmental disturbances below ground, the surface infrastructure required to drill the wells can cause a variety of problems above ground, from frag ... more		3D printing opens door to rapid advances in membrane technology A new type of 3-D printing will make it possible for the first time to rapidly prototype and test polymer membranes that are patterned for improved performance, according to Penn State researchers. ... 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		Airbus presents 3D-printed mini aircraft Dwarfed by huge jets all around, the mini-plane Thor was nonetheless an eye-catcher at the Berlin air show this week - the small Airbus marvel is the world's first 3D-printed aircraft. ... more
				North Sea countries mull wind energy strategy Nine countries that border the North Sea agreed Monday to build strong connections in order to facilitate offshore wind development, leaders said. ... more		Lew raps China on excess steel production Chinese oversupply of steel is "damaging and distorting" global markets, US Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew said Monday, joining a chorus of criticism that blames Beijing for plant closures and job losses in the industry worldwide. ... more

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EU ignoring diesel pollution despite VW scandal: NGO European governments are turning a blind eye to over-polluting cars, an NGO report said on Monday, nine months after a scandal exposed emission test cheating by Volkswagen, Europe's biggest carmaker. ... more		Researchers trying to build houses out of algae A team of chemists, biologists, energy experts, engineers and architects in Australia are working on a plan to create structural components, like a building facade, out of living algae. ... more		First Tranche 1 satellites launched for Space Development Agency network ICEYE unveils ISR Cell to deliver space intelligence at tactical scale Satlink joins Rivada to deliver secure satellite connectivity for defense and enterprise		Four tremors recorded near Oklahoma shale Four minor earthquakes were reported in and around the shale reserve basins in Oklahoma in the last 24 hours, the U.S. Geological Survey found. ... more
Moody's: Ghana could capitalize on oil and gas The potential for higher oil and gas production in Ghana may help spur economic recovery at a time of mounting debt, Moody's Investors Service said. ... more		North Dakota lost four rigs from last week North Dakota energy trajectory shifted direction, losing rigs after showing a dramatic increase during the last week in May, state data for Monday show. ... more		US top court rejects Ecuador challenge to $96 mn Chevron award The US Supreme Court on Monday rejected Ecuador's appeal against a $96 million award it has been ordered to pay Chevron in a dispute over the development of oil fields in exchange for cheap domestic crude. ... more		Plans evolve for New Zealand reserves MEO Australia Ltd. said it brought on a new joint venture partner for New Zealand reserves that's already focused the bulk of its spending plans on the country. ... more

	Hercules Offshore to sell assets in bankruptcy U.S. rig company Hercules Offshore said Monday it was returning to Chapter 11 bankruptcy and now planning to sell off all of its assets. ... more		Supply outages cause crude oil price spike Global supply outages emerged as contributing factors to a steep spike in crude oil prices Monday, though underlying metrics may point to stability. ... more

Romania says Russian drone breached its airspace

MSBAI wins DoD contract to accelerate OrbitGuard for space situational awarenes

AI powered SAR imagery analysis tool launched by SATIM and ICEYE

Ensuring the future affordability of wind turbines, computers and electric cars		Bionic leaf turns sunlight into liquid fuel		Scientists build gene circuits capable of complex computation		IEA finds electric vehicle use high in Asia and Europe		Faster Internet: Surface plasmons could lead the way
Dubai to build 1,000 MW solar power plant		Algorithm could help detect and reduce power grid faults		Meta-lens sees smaller than a wavelength of light		Scientists experimentally confirm electron model in complex molecules		Dentin nanostructures - a super-natural phenomenon

Tiny lasers enable Microprocessors to run faster, less power-hungry

Better combustion for power generation

Myanmar gem firms say $100m 'missing' from industry fund

Microsoft wants Windows to open into mixed reality

'On-the-fly' 3-D print system prints what you design, as you design it

Believe the hype? How virtual reality could change your life

Calculating the mechanics of a rough sphere

Appalachian coal ash richest in rare earth elements

3-D model reveals how invisible waves move materials within aquatic ecosystems

Mantis shrimp inspires next generation of ultra-strong materials

'Weak' materials offer strong possibilities for electronics

SPIC to feature high-power solar panel at DuPont SNEC

Using solid-state materials with gold nanoantennas for more durable solar cells

Wind and solar step up to increase Australia's renewable power

Renewable energy sources grew at record pace in 2015: study

Forest-destroying palm oil powers cars in EU

Bids for S.Africa nuclear plants to open in next months

EchoStar XVIII and BRIsat are installed on Arianespace's Ariane 5

Improved forecasting models to aid solar, wind power production

Schafer Corp launches new venture in Commercial Space Situational Awareness

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