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October 26, 2016

Turning biofuel waste into wealth in a single step
Lausanne, Switzerland (SPX) Oct 26, 2016
Lignin is a bulky chain of molecules found in wood and is usually discarded during biofuel production. But in a new method by EPFL chemists, the simple addition of formaldehyde could turn it into the main focus. Reducing our reliance on fossil fuels means turning to plant-derived biofuels and chemicals. But producing them cost-effectively from plants and other organic matter - collectively referred to as biomass - is a major engineering challenge. Most biomass comes in the form of non-edible plant ... read more

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Ultralow power transistors could function for years without a battery A newly-developed form of transistor opens up a range of new electronic applications including wearable or implantable devices by drastically reducing the amount of power used. Devices based on this ... more		Renewable energy on the rise, IEA finds The International Energy Agency said Tuesday it expected the share of renewable energy on the global grid to expand more than initially thought. ... more		Development of a new thermoelectric material for a sustainable society Thermoelectric materials, which can directly convert thermal energy into electrical energy (Seebeck effect), can be effectively used for the development of a clean and environmentally compatible pow ... more
				Researchers discover ways to expand temperature stability range of solar cells Despite the potential for powering the world with energy from the sun - the most abundant source of renewable energy - only about 1 percent of the world's energy production currently comes through s ... more		Nanoantenna lighting-rod effect produces fast optical switches A team of scientists, led by the University of Southampton, have produced a fast nanoscale optical transistor using gold nanoantenna assisted phase transition. The work, published in the journal Lig ... more

A complete waste of energy According to the National Resource Defense Council, Americans waste up to $19 billion annually in electricity costs due to "vampire appliances," always-on digital devices in the home that suck power ... more		3D-printed magnets Today, manufacturing strong magnets is no problem from a technical perspective. It is, however, difficult to produce a permanent magnet with a magnetic field of a specific pre-determined shape. That ... more		Course correction needed quickly to avoid pathway to 'hothouse Earth' scenario, scientists say Engineered microbes use light to build new molecules Smartphone kit offers low cost on site radiation dose checks		UV light improves smartphone cameras Photodetectors, which are used in a wide range of systems and devices--from smartphones to space stations--are typically only sensitive to light within a certain narrow bandwidth, which causes numer ... more
				Robotic cleaning technique could automate neuroscience research For scientists listening in on the faint whispers of brain neurons, a first-ever robotic technique for cleaning the tiny devices that record the signals could facilitate a new level of automation in ... more		3D-printed structures shrink when heated Almost all solid materials, from rubber and glass to granite and steel, inevitably expand when heated. Only in very rare instances do certain materials buck this thermodynamic trend and shrink with ... more

6th Annual Modular Construction Summit for Oil and Gas Agenda - December 7-9 - Houston

Nuclear Plant Digitalization Conference - Nov 15-16 - Charlotte NC USA

Innovative technique for shaping light could solve bandwidth crunch As data demands continue to grow, scientists predict that it's only a matter of time before today's telecommunication networks reach capacity unless new technologies are developed for transporting d ... more		How often do quantum systems violate the second law of thermodynamics? The likelihood of seeing quantum systems violating the second law of thermodynamics has been calculated by UCL scientists. In two papers, published in this week's issue of Physical Review X and fund ... more		International crew takes off for space station Europe's most powerful rocket carries 32 satellites for Amazon Leo network into space When rocket science meets sports prediction models		Silicon Valley all-in for Hillary Clinton Silicon Valley, the hub of the US tech industry, is traditionally a Democratic political stronghold. ... more
Britain backs Heathrow airport expansion despite splits The British government approved a new third runway at London's Heathrow airport on Tuesday, a long-awaited decision that has stoked divisions and follows decades of debate. ... more		Belgium's Wallonia misses EU 'ultimatum' on Canada trade pact A Brussels summit to seal a landmark EU-Canada trade deal is "still possible" this week, European Council President Donald Tusk said Monday, even though Belgium cannot give its approval. ... more		US judge approves massive VW emissions settlement A US judge on Tuesday granted final approval for a $14.7 billion class action settlement in Volkswagen's diesel emissions cheating scandal, the largest such automaker settlement in history. ... more		Driverless truck from Uber's Otto makes Colorado beer delivery A self-driving truck built by Uber's unit Otto made a pioneering delivery of beer in Colorado last week, Otto announced Tuesday. ... more

	Nigerian oil export pipeline attacked The group calling itself the Niger Delta Avengers said its fighters on Tuesday took out an oil export pipeline in Nigeria operated by Chevron. ... more		Eagle Ford shale exchange looks like net win U.S. shale player Sanchez Energy said it was optimizing its balance sheet by unloading non-core assets in one of the premier basins in Texas. ... more

Raytheon demonstrates recoverable Coyote system against drone swarms

NGA taps Vantor for AI change detection from space

Momentus and NASA plan joint mission to test orbital servicing technologies

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Airbus DS contracts with Intelsat General for European Defence Communications		Move over, solar: The next big renewable energy source could be at our feet		Biomass heating could get a 'green' boost with the help of fungi		From ancient fossils to future cars		First complete sabotage attack demonstrated on a 3-D printed drone propeller

Unusual quantum liquid on crystal surface could inspire future electronics

Self-healable battery

Move over, lasers: Scientists can now create holograms from neutrons, too

Nanowires as sensors in new type of atomic force microscope

Student-designed Hyperloop pod demonstrates magnetic levitation

Big-data algorithms could cut analysis times from months to days

Safe new storage method could be key to future of hydrogen-powered vehicles

Creating 3-D hands to keep us safe, increase security

Germany stalls Chinese takeover of tech firm Aixtron

EU wants VW to offer 'dieselgate' repair guarantees

Waterloo-led experiment achieves the strongest coupling between light and matter

New 3D design for mobile microbatteries

New kind of supercapacitor made without carbon

Study explains strength gap between graphene, carbon fiber

Quantum computers: 10-fold boost in stability achieved

Ames Laboratory scientists gain insight on mechanism of unconventional superconductivity

360-degree electronic holographic display

Smartwatch sales tumble, dragged down by Apple

Bendable electronic paper displays whole color range

Two-dimensional spin-orbit coupling for Bose-Einstein condensates realized

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