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  Warsaw, Poland (SPX) May 08, 2017 In classical computer science information is stored in bits, in quantum computer science - in quantum bits, i.e. qubits. Experiments at the Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Warsaw prove that not only physics, but also chemistry is suitable for storing information. The role of the chemical bit, the 'chit', can be fulfilled by a simple arrangement of three droplets in contact with each other, in which oscillatory reactions occur. The computer, smartphone, digital ... read more |
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First test flight of stratospheric solar planePayerne, Switzerland (AFP) May 5, 2017 The first solar plane aimed at reaching the stratosphere made an initial low-altitude test flight over Switzerland Friday. ... more  
Iceland drills 4.7 km down into volcano to tap clean energyReykjavik (AFP) May 5, 2017 It's named after a Nordic god and drills deep into the heart of a volcano: "Thor" is a rig that symbolises Iceland's leading-edge efforts to produce powerful clean energy. ... more 
How photosynthetic cells deal with a lack of ironFreiburg, Germany (SPX) May 08, 2017 International researchers working in collaboration with Professor Wolfgang R. Hess and Dr. Jens Georg, both from the University of Freiburg's Faculty of Biology, have discovered a small RNA molecule ... more  
New technology measures small-scale currents that transport ocean plastics, oil spillsMiami FL (SPX) May 08, 2017 Researchers at the University of Miami (UM) Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science have developed a new technology to measure the currents near the ocean's surface that carry pollutants ... more |
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Sandia could help biofuel pay for itself with goods made from wasteEmeryville CA (SPX) May 08, 2017 A recent discovery by Sandia National Laboratories researchers may unlock the potential of biofuel waste - and ultimately make biofuels competitive with petroleum. Fuel made from plants is muc ... more  
CCNY physicists demonstrate photonic hypercrystals for control of light-matter interactionNew York NY (SPX) May 08, 2017 Control of light-matter interaction is central to fundamental phenomena and technologies such as photosynthesis, lasers, LEDs and solar cells. City College of New York researchers have now demonstra ... more  
UAE delays launch of first nuclear reactor until 2018Abu Dhabi (AFP) May 5, 2017 The United Arab Emirates on Friday delayed the start-up of its first nuclear reactor until next year for further safety checks because regulators have not yet granted an operating licence. ... more  
Apple jumps to lead wearable computing with smartwatchWashington (AFP) May 5, 2017 Apple has leapt to the lead in wearable computing on strong sales of its smartwatch, a market survey shows. ... more  
Made-in-China jet takes maiden flightShanghai (AFP) May 5, 2017 The first large made-in-China passenger plane successfully completed its maiden test flight Friday, marking a key milestone on the country's ambitious journey to compete with the world's leading aircraft makers. ... more  
Engie profit slips as hydro output downParis (AFP) May 5, 2017 French energy group Engie said Friday its operating profit slid in the first three months of the year, in part due to a drop in hydroelectric output in France and a nuclear reactor shutdown in Belgium. ... more |
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China, Japan, S. Korea to jointly combat financial instabilityTokyo (AFP) May 5, 2017 East Asia's three biggest economies vowed Friday to work together to help prevent market instability as tensions run high over Pyongyang's weapons programmes. ... more  
Chinese carmaker Geely to be largest Saxo shareholderStockholm (AFP) May 5, 2017 Danish bank Saxo said on Friday that Chinese carmaker Geely, the owner of Volvo, would become its largest shareholder by buying around 30 percent of its capital. ... more 
TransCanada examining shipper commitments to Keystone XLWashington (UPI) May 5, 2017 Pipeline company TransCanada said Friday it was revisiting shipper commitments for its planned Keystone XL project, but few changes are expected ... more 
Russia announces oil production milestone above Arctic CircleWashington (UPI) May 5, 2017 Nearly 200 tankers have left an oil field above the Arctic Circle in Russia that's passed the production milestone of 35 million barrels, Gazprom Neft said. ... more |
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  Washington (UPI) Apr 10, 2017 
The only U.S. sector where emissions of carbon dioxide increased last year was in the transportation sector, an Energy Department division reported.
A daily brief from the U.S. Energy Information Administration reported CO2 emissions from the transportation sector increased 1.9 percent from 2015 levels. Emissions directly from motor gasoline increased 1.8 percent and the overall sector ... more Washington (AFP) April 3, 2017World Bank urges more investment for developing global electricity  New York (AFP) April 3, 2017US states begin legal action on Trump energy delay  Paris (AFP) March 28, 2017Program to be axed saves energy in LA buildings |
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 Washington DC (SPX) May 05, 2017 
Researchers at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory's (NRL) Chemistry Division have developed a safer alternative to fire-prone lithium-ion batteries, which were recently banned for some applications on Navy ships and other military platforms.
Joseph Parker, Jeffrey Long, and Debra Rolison from NRL's Advanced Electrochemical Materials group are leading an effort to create an entire family of ... more London, UK (SPX) May 03, 2017Revolutionary method reveals impact of short circuits on battery safety  Ulsan, South Korea (SPX) May 03, 2017New breakthrough in battery charging technology  Beijing, China (SPX) May 04, 2017Super P carbon black for reversible lithium and sodium ion storage |
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 Washington (UPI) May 2, 2017 
An annual report from a wind energy trade group in the United States found the sector is in the midst of extraordinary growth and Texas is leading the way.
Tuesday's report from the American Wind Energy Association found first quarter U.S. installations reached 2,000 megawatts, triple the capacity from one year ago, for one of the strongest quarters on record.
"The addition of No ... more Hamburg, Germany (SPX) Apr 27, 2017CEE Group acquires wind farm with a capacity of 27.6 megawatts in Brandenburg  Washington (UPI) Apr 19, 2017Norwegian company envisions wind energy role for oil production Washington (UPI) Apr 18, 2017Oklahoma to end tax credits for wind energy |
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By replacing the phosphor screen in a laser phosphor display (LPD) with a luminescent solar concentrator (LSC), one can harvest energy from ambient light as well as display high-resolution images.
"Energy-harvesting laser phosphor display and its design considerations", published recently by SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, in the Journal of Photonics for Energy, d ... morePayerne, Switzerland (AFP) May 5, 2017First test flight of stratospheric solar plane  New Delhi (Sputnik) May 04, 2017Indian Space Agency Test-Drives Solar Electric Hybrid Vehicle Washington DC (SPX) May 04, 2017Renewable sources now almost one-fifth of US generating capacity |
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 Abu Dhabi (AFP) May 5, 2017 
The United Arab Emirates on Friday delayed the start-up of its first nuclear reactor until next year for further safety checks because regulators have not yet granted an operating licence.
The reactor, one of four being built at the $20-billion Barakah plant west of Abu Dhabi by a consortium led by Korea Electric Power Corp. (KEPCO), had been due to begin operating this year.
But UAE nuc ... more Kiev (AFP) April 30, 2017Ukraine clings to nuclear power despite Chernobyl trauma  Johannesburg (AFP) April 26, 2017Court deals setback to South Africa's nuclear ambitions  Paris, France (SPX) Apr 21, 2017Andra continues Areva contract to operate its Aube Surface Disposal Facility |
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 Washington DC (SPX) May 04, 2017 
Chicken is a favorite, inexpensive meat across the globe. But the bird's popularity results in a lot of waste that can pollute soil and water.
One strategy for dealing with poultry poop is to turn it into biofuel, and now scientists have developed a way to do this by mixing the waste with another environmental scourge, an invasive weed that is affecting agriculture in Africa. They report t ... more Tarragona, Spain (SPX) May 04, 2017Nickel: A greener route to fatty acids  Beijing, China (SPX) May 04, 2017Scientists develop efficient multifunctional catalyst for CO2 hydrogenation to gasoline  Kumamoto, Japan (SPX) May 02, 2017Fast, low energy, and continuous biofuel extraction from microalgae |
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 Miami FL (SPX) May 08, 2017 
Researchers at the University of Miami (UM) Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science have developed a new technology to measure the currents near the ocean's surface that carry pollutants such as plastics and spilled oil.
This new technique, which includes a specialized video camera to remotely sense currents in the upper few centimeters of the water column, can help scientists ... more Washington (UPI) May 5, 2017Oil-rich Alberta lands energy agreement with Japan  Washington (UPI) May 5, 2017Wild ride for oil prices in early Friday trading Washington (UPI) May 5, 2017TransCanada examining shipper commitments to Keystone XL |
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 Tokyo, Japan (SPX) May 04, 2017 
A research group formed by 64 researchers from the National Institute of Polar Research, the University of Tokyo, and other organizations analyzed atmospheric temperatures and dust for the past 720,000 years using an ice core obtained at Dome Fuji in Antarctica.
Results indicate that when intermediate temperatures occurred within a glacial period, the climate was highly unstable and fluctu ... more Vienna (AFP) April 30, 2017Cities brace for climate challenges  Zurich, Switzerland (SPX) May 08, 2017Extinction of Alpine plants may remain undetectable for a long time  Suva, Fiji (AFP) May 3, 2017Fiji urges Trump to honour Paris climate deal |
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 Washington DC (SPX) Apr 26, 2017 
India will not be able to meet its Paris climate agreement commitments in the coming years if it carries through with plans to build nearly 370 coal-fired power plants, a new study finds.
"India is facing a dilemma of its own making," said Steve Davis, associate professor of Earth system science at the University of California Irvine and coauthor of a new study published this week in Earth ... more Washington (UPI) Apr 17, 2017Coal power dropping as natural gas, renewables grow, U.S. report finds  Washington (AFP) March 30, 2017US environmental groups file suit to block new coal mining on public lands  Mumbai (AFP) March 19, 2017Adani to begin work on Australia mine by August: report |
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 Beijing (XNA) May 01, 2017 
China plans to conduct several manned space flights from 2019 to 2022, during which a 60-tonne space station will be assembled and built, said Wang Zhaoyao, director of China's manned space program office, Friday.
"Tianzhou-1, China's first cargo spacecraft, was the last flight mission of the country's manned space program before the construction of a permanent space station," Wang said at ... more Beijing (Sputnik) May 01, 2017Reach for the Stars: China Plans to Ramp Up Space Flight Activity  Beijing (XNA) Apr 28, 2017China's cargo spacecraft completes in-orbit refueling  Xi'an (XNA) Apr 26, 2017China courts international coalition set up to promote space cooperation |
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 Washington (UPI) May 1, 2017  Lockheed Martin has received a $1.377 billion contract for low-rate initial production of 130 Lot 12 F-35 Lightning II fighter planes. The contract includes parts, maintenance, and other services for the program, the Department of Defense announced.
In addition the Lot 12 F-35 production for the Air Force, Navy, Marine Corp and other non-Department of Defense and foreign customers, the ... more Washington (UPI) May 4, 2017F-22 Raptors complete aerial targeting tests as part of major upgrade  Washington (UPI) May 5, 2017First F-35B Lightning II produced in Italy rolls off assembly line  Washington (UPI) May 4, 2017Kenya approved for possible helicopter buy |
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 Washington (AFP) May 3, 2017 
Tesla said Wednesday that revenues more than doubled in the past quarter compared with a year ago, as the electric carmaker prepared for production of its new mass-market vehicle.
In its update for the first quarter Tesla said its Model 3 development "is nearly complete." The company expects to produce 5,000 of these cars per week at some point this year and 10,000 per week in 2018.
The ... moreStockholm (AFP) May 5, 2017Chinese carmaker Geely to be largest Saxo shareholder  Berlin (AFP) May 2, 2017Germany's Bosch sells subsidiary to China's ZMJ  Beirut (AFP) April 30, 2017Bike-sharing launched in congested Beirut |
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 Washington DC (SPX) May 04, 2017 
Deep-diving Technology Finds Little Filter Feeder Has Giant Carbon Cycling Impact: Using a novel deep-sea technology, scientists have measured for the first time how a species of zooplankton called giant larvaceans contributes to the transfer of atmospheric carbon to the deep ocean. Data from the instrument DeepPIV revealed that giant larvaceans filter carbon particles at higher rates than any o ... more Stanford CA (SPX) May 02, 2017Shunned by microbes, organic carbon can resist breakdown in underground environments  La Jolla, CA (SPX) Apr 27, 2017Graphene withstands high pressure, may aid in desalination  Washington DC (SPX) Apr 12, 2017All in one against CO2 |
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 Stanford CA (SPX) May 04, 2017 
As electronics become increasingly pervasive in our lives - from smart phones to wearable sensors - so too does the ever rising amount of electronic waste they create. A United Nations Environment Program report found that almost 50 million tons of electronic waste were thrown out in 2017--more than 20 percent higher than waste in 2015.
Troubled by this mounting waste, Stanford engineer Zh ... more Tokyo, Japan (SPX) May 03, 2017Dawn of organic single crystal electronics  Washington DC (SPX) May 04, 2017Light has new capacity for electronics  Chicago IL (SPX) Apr 24, 2017Wonder material? Novel nanotube structure strengthens thin films for flexible electronics |
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 Cherepish, Bulgaria (AFP) April 30, 2017 
"Granny Bear" has proved a big hit in Bulgaria since the 1930s steam train returned from retirement, chugging day-trippers through stunning scenery from Sofia to the Cherepish Monastery.
"She is super, the engine, I like it better than a modern one!" said an excited Dimitar Kirilov, 12, taking the trip on the "Baba Metsa" train with his grandparents.
A particular attraction is the luxury ... more Beijing (AFP) April 29, 2017First direct London-China train completes 12,000 km run  London (AFP) March 27, 2017HK subway operator to help run UK's South West Trains  Addis Ababa (AFP) March 12, 2017Light rail fails to fix Ethiopia's traffic troubles |
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 Cincinnati OH (SPX) May 04, 2017 
Smog from cars and trucks is an expected health hazard in big cities, but researchers from the University of Cincinnati found pollution from truck exhaust on one of the most remote mountain roads in the world.
Brooke Crowley, an assistant professor of geology and anthropology, and UC graduate student Rajarshi Dasgupta examined soil pollution along India's Manali-Leh Highway in the Himalaya ... more Oslo (AFP) May 5, 2017Norway wealth fund drops Indian group over environment concerns  Manila (AFP) May 3, 2017Philippine environment chief dumped as miners triumph  Manila (AFP) May 4, 2017'Lobby money' behind fall of Philippine environment chief: Duterte |
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