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  Nashville TN (SPX) Feb 21, 2017 You may not realize it but alien subatomic particles raining down from outer space are wreaking low-grade havoc on your smartphones, computers and other personal electronic devices. When your computer crashes and you get the dreaded blue screen or your smartphone freezes and you have to go through the time-consuming process of a reset, most likely you blame the manufacturer: Microsoft or Apple or Samsung. In many instances, however, these operational failures may be caused by the impact of electri ... read more |
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When ultrafast laser pulse meets magnetic materialsUltrafast non-equilibrium magnetization in correlated spin systems is extensively studied in recent years. At both fundamental and application levels, ultrafast laser pulse excitation and dynamics m ... more  
Molecular phenomenon discovered by advanced NMR facilityCutting edge technology has shown a molecule self-assembling into different forms when passing between solution state to solid state, and back again - a curious phenomenon in science - says research ... more 
Designing new materials from 'small' dataFinding new functional materials is always tricky. But searching for very specific properties among a relatively small family of known materials is even more difficult. But a team from Northwestern ... more 
Lossless metamaterial could boost efficiency of lasers and other light-based devicesEngineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a material that could reduce signal losses in photonic devices. The advance has the potential to boost the efficiency of various li ... more |
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Looking for the next leap in rechargeable batteriesUSC researchers may have just found a solution for one of the biggest stumbling blocks to the next wave of rechargeable batteries - small enough for cellphones and powerful enough for cars. In ... more  
Liquid metal nano printing set to revolutionize electronicsA new technique using liquid metals to create integrated circuits that are just atoms thick could lead to the next big advance for electronics. The process opens the way for the production of large ... more 
Breakthrough with a chain of gold atomsHeat transport is of similar fundamental importance and its control is for instance necessary to efficiently cool the ever smaller chips. An international team including theoretical physicists from ... more  
Trina Solar modules eligible for calls for tenders in FranceTrina Solar Limited (NYSE: TSL) ("Trina Solar" or the "company"), a global leader in photovoltaic ("PV") modules, solutions, and services, has announced that its PV modules, after an official audit, ... more  
System automatically detects cracks in nuclear power plantsA new automated system detects cracks in the steel components of nuclear power plants and has been shown to be more accurate than other automated systems. "Periodic inspection of the components of n ... more 
Developing a catalytic conveyor beltCapitalizing on previous studies in self-powered chemo-mechanical movement, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh's Swanson School of Engineering and Penn State University's Department of Chem ... more |
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Scientists look to tick 'cement' as potential medical adhesiveResearchers in Austria are exploring the potential of tick "cement" as a super-strong bioadhesive. ... more  
Smartphones are revolutionizing medicineSmartphones are revolutionizing the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses, thanks to add-ons and apps that make their ubiquitous small screens into medical devices, researchers say. ... more  
Tech tools gain traction amid Trump war on leaksAs President Donald Trump warns of a crackdown on US government leaks to media, interest is growing in technology tools that allow sources to share information anonymously. ... more  
China halts N. Korea coal imports after missile testChina will suspend all imports of coal from North Korea for the rest of the year, Beijing said Saturday, depriving Pyongyang of a crucial source of foreign exchange following its latest missile test. ... more |
  
The European Parliament on Wednesday adopted draft reforms of Europe's carbon market after 2021, a key step in reaching the bloc's climate change goals.
The European Commission published its reform plans in July 2015 for the EU's Emissions Trading System (ETS), the world's largest.
Ivo Belet, climate spokesman for the centre-right European People's party, said the "balanced" reforms woul ... more Taiwan lantern makers go green for festival of lights Republican ex-top diplomats propose a carbon tax Electricity costs: A new way they'll surge in a warming world |
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Wearable electronics are here - the most prominent versions are sold in the form of watches or sports bands. But soon, more comfortable products could become available in softer materials made in part with an unexpected ingredient: green tea.
Researchers report in ACS' The Journal of Physical Chemistry C a new flexible and compact rechargeable energy storage device for wearable electronics ... more Looking for the next leap in rechargeable batteriesLooking for the next leap in rechargeable batteries Accelerating low-carbon innovation through policy |
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All electric service providers in Michigan met their renewable energy targets, with wind contributing most to the green economy, a public commission found.
"The combined efforts of the electric providers, renewable energy project developers, communities hosting renewable energy projects, renewable energy advocates and many others have contributed to the effective implementation of Michi ... more British grid drawing power from new offshore wind farm Prysmian UK to supply land cable connections for East Anglia ONE offshore wind farm Russia's nuclear giant pushes into wind energy |
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A U of T Engineering innovation could make printing solar cells as easy and inexpensive as printing a newspaper. Dr. Hairen Tan and his team have cleared a critical manufacturing hurdle in the development of a relatively new class of solar devices called perovskite solar cells. This alternative solar technology could lead to low-cost, printable solar panels capable of turning nearly any surface ... more Trina Solar modules eligible for calls for tenders in France Accelerated chlorophyll reaction in microdroplets to reveal secret of photosynthesis First Solar Awarded 140Mw Module Supply Contract For Australia'S Largest Solar Project |
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A new automated system detects cracks in the steel components of nuclear power plants and has been shown to be more accurate than other automated systems. "Periodic inspection of the components of nuclear power plants is important to avoid accidents and ensure safe operation," said Mohammad R. Jahanshahi, an assistant professor in Purdue University's Lyles School of Civil Engineering.
"How ... more Slovenian nuclear plant shuts down after water problemSlovenian nuclear plant restarts after shutdown 'No risk' in Benin after truck with chemical for nuclear production crashes |
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The provincial government of Alberta said it was creating new jobs by offering funding to support bioenergy and a low-carbon future.
The government said it was offering up to $45 million to support a bioenergy producer program aimed at deriving fuels from crops and livestock waste.
The industry already powers the equivalent of 200,000 average households in Alberta and contributes ... more A better way to farm algae DuPont Industrial Biosciences to develop new high-efficiency biogas enzyme method Cathay Pacific to cut emissions with switch to biofuel |
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  The demand for liquefied natural gas, a super-cooled and easily transported energy option, is set to outpace conventional gas, Royal Dutch Shell said.
From Pakistan to Colombia, Shell said the demand for liquefied natural gas is growing. Globally, the company said in an annual review that new LNG supplies on the market were keeping up with demand.
"The outlook for LNG demand is s ... more Russia's Rosneft starts drilling in Iraq What constitutes Brent oil may be changingUS-led coalition expects to stay in Iraq after Mosul |
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  The Alpine skiing season may be much shorter by century's end, and limited to a smaller area, said a climate study Thursday warning of snow cover loss as high as 70 percent.
Most climate models predict increased winter precipitation due to global warming, scientists wrote in the European Geosciences Union (EGU) journal The Cryosphere.
But with temperatures rising too, the is likely to be ... more Gas hydrate breakdown unlikely to cause massive greenhouse gas release Scientists argue current climate change models understate the problem Researchers say climate models understate risk, ignore human factors |
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  China will suspend all imports of coal from North Korea for the rest of the year, Beijing said Saturday, depriving Pyongyang of a crucial source of foreign exchange following its latest missile test.
"(China) will temporarily stop its imports of coal from North Korea for the rest of this year (including coal for which customs applications have been made but not yet processed)," the commerce ... more EU must shut coal plants by 2030 to meet climate pledge: study Do more to advance CCS, BHP Billiton says Beijing's mayor vows step away from coal |
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China plans to launch Shijian-13, its first high-throughput communications satellite, in April, the China Academy of Space Technology (CAST) said Friday.
The 4.6-tonne satellite, with a message capacity of more than 20 GB, will be carried into orbit by a Long March-3B carrier rocket, according to the CAST.
An increase in satellite throughput will provide better access to the Internet ... more Chinese cargo spacecraft set for liftoff in April China looks to Mars, Jupiter explorationChina's first cargo spacecraft to leave factory |
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  Russian Helicopters is in talks with the government of India for the potential sale of 200 helicopters to support various security roles.
Representatives for the state-owned defense enterprise say both parties are finalizing the terms of the contract. Under the current draft, 140 of the rotorcraft will be built in India. The remaining 60 will be supplied by the company's existing facili ... more NATO countries to join multinational aerial tanker initiativeIndia, Russia close in on chopper deal: report Czech Republic, Switzerland eye A400M lease from Germany |
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When is an internal combustion engine not an internal combustion engine? When it's been transformed into a modular reforming reactor that could make hydrogen available to power fuel cells wherever there's a natural gas supply available.
By adding a catalyst, a hydrogen separating membrane and carbon dioxide sorbent to the century-old four-stroke engine cycle, researchers have demonstrated ... more Roads are driving rapid evolutionary change in our environment NTU Singapore invents ultrafast camera for self-driving vehicles and drones Tesla takes on Gulf gas guzzlers |
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A breakthrough by CSIRO-led scientists has made the world's strongest material more commercially viable, thanks to the humble soybean. Graphene is a carbon material that is one atom thick.
Its thin composition and high conductivity means it is used in applications ranging from miniaturised electronics to biomedical devices. These properties also enable thinner wire connections; providing e ... more How to roll a nanotube: Demystifying carbon nanotubes' structure control UNIST to engineer dream diodes with a graphene interlayer Graphene foam gets big and tough |
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You may not realize it but alien subatomic particles raining down from outer space are wreaking low-grade havoc on your smartphones, computers and other personal electronic devices.
When your computer crashes and you get the dreaded blue screen or your smartphone freezes and you have to go through the time-consuming process of a reset, most likely you blame the manufacturer: Microsoft or A ... more Mail armor inspires physicists Photons on demand make enables photonic like integrated circuit UNIST engineers oxide semiconductor just single atom thick |
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Researchers are trying to distill smart transit philosophy into a machine-learning algorithm. Scientists hope their smart transit model will reveal a recipe for a smarter city, organized in way that relieves the congestion common on the mass transit systems of major cities.
"Singapore needs an efficient transport system to support people's activities given the existing and planned infra ... more Hungary orders fraud probe into Budapest metro project 'Hyperloop' rail study for Slovakia-Czech connectionCities vie to hop on super-speedy hyperloop rail |
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Toxic smoke billowed Friday from a lake in India's technology capital Bangalore after the polluted water caught fire, with residents lamenting authorities' alleged inaction over the blighted environment.
The fire erupted late Thursday after a nearby pile of burning trash apparently caused chemical effluents on Bellandur lake to burst into flames.
TV footage showed thick grey plumes of s ... more Trump's pick to head environment agency confirmed London to tax old cars to combat air pollution Environmental lawyer murdered in Philippines: police |
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