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  University Park PA (SPX) May 10, 2017 The possibilities for the new field of two-dimensional, one-atomic-layer-thick materials, including but not limited to graphene, appear almost limitless. In new research, Penn State material scientists report two discoveries that will provide a simple and effective way to "stencil" high-quality 2D materials in precise locations and overcome a barrier to their use in next-generation electronics. In 2004, the discovery of a way to isolate a single atomic layer of carbon - graphene --opened a new wor ... read more |
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Tunnel collapses at US nuke site, no radiation leakLos Angeles (AFP) May 10, 2017 Thousands of workers at a nuclear site in the US state of Washington were ordered to take cover Tuesday after a storage tunnel filled with contaminated material partially collapsed, but there was no indication of a radioactive leak. ... more  
Biomass powering U.S. military baseWashington (UPI) May 9, 2017 A renewable energy project at a military installation in northern New York shows that biomass is a feasible power solution, the U.S. government said. ... more  
Scientists track porpoises to assess impact of offshore wind farmsSolomons MD (SPX) May 10, 2017 A new study by scientists at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science's Chesapeake Biological Laboratory, Cornell University and Duke University is the first in a series to unders ... more 
High temperature step-by-step process makes graphene from etheneAtlanta GA (SPX) May 10, 2017 An international team of scientists has developed a new way to produce single-layer graphene from a simple precursor: ethene - also known as ethylene - the smallest alkene molecule, which contains j ... more |
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First result from Jefferson Lab's upgraded CEBAF opens door to exploring universal glueNewport News VA (SPX) May 10, 2017 The first experimental result has been published from the newly upgraded Continuous Electron Beam Accelerator Facility (CEBAF) at the U.S. Department of Energy's Thomas Jefferson National Accelerato ... more 
Holography with the Wi-fi-routerMunich, Germany (SPX) May 10, 2017 Scientists at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed a holographic imaging process that depicts the radiation of a Wi-Fi transmitter to generate three-dimensional images of the surr ... more 
Researchers develop recycling for carbon fiber compositesPullman WA (SPX) May 10, 2017 A WSU research team for the first time has developed a promising way to recycle the popular carbon fiber plastics that are used in everything from modern airplanes and sporting goods to the wind ene ... more 
Researchers develop eco-friendly 4-in-1 catalystProvidence RI (SPX) May 10, 2017 Brown University researchers have developed a new composite catalyst that can perform four separate chemical reactions in sequential order and in one container to produce compounds useful in making ... more 
Researchers invent process to make sustainable rubber, plasticsNewark DE (SPX) May 10, 2017 Synthetic rubber and plastics - used for manufacturing tires, toys and myriad other products - are produced from butadiene, a molecule traditionally made from petroleum or natural gas. But those man ... more  
Amazon's new Alexa speaker has a screen tooWashington (AFP) May 9, 2017 Amazon on Tuesday unveiled the latest member of its family of devices powered by its Alexa digital assistant - this one with a touchscreen. ... more |
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 Myanmar recovery linked to development of electrical grid 
Building Energy celebrates the beginning of operations and electricity generation of its first wind farmWashington DC (SPX) May 10, 2017 Building Energy SpA, multinational company operating as a global integrated IPP in the Renewable Energy Industry, through its subsidiary Building Energy Wind Iowa LLC, announces the inauguration of ... more  
An Arctic oil spill is a security concern, U.S. saysWashington (UPI) May 9, 2017 Shipping and the possibility of an oil spill in Arctic waters is a security concern for parties to a multilateral monitoring committee, a U.S. official said. ... more 
Oil prices inch lower as market sentiment turns bearishWashington (UPI) May 9, 2017 Crude oil prices edged lower early Tuesday with bearish sentiments becoming entrenched as trends outside an OPEC-led balance effort add to supply-side concerns. ... more 
South Sudan president sacks controversial army chiefJuba (AFP) May 9, 2017 South Sudan President Salva Kiir sacked his powerful, hardline army chief Paul Malong on Tuesday, a government spokesman said. ... more |
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  Washington (UPI) May 9, 2017 
The government in Myanmar said it aims to draw in more investments to off-grid and renewable energy projects to power the entire country.
The government has a goal of delivering power across the entire country. Only about 30 percent of the country's rural population has access to a reliable source of energy and the government needs to build up the grid for 40,000 villages to meet its go ... more Washington (UPI) Apr 10, 2017U.S. emissions generally lower last year  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 |
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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 Pittsburgh PA (SPX) May 09, 2017Graphane could act as efficient and water-free hydrogen fuel cell membrane  Beijing, China (SPX) May 04, 2017Super P carbon black for reversible lithium and sodium ion storage  London, UK (SPX) May 03, 2017Revolutionary method reveals impact of short circuits on battery safety |
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 The Hague (AFP) May 8, 2017 
Dutch officials on Monday opened what is being billed as one of the world's largest offshore wind farms, with 150 turbines spinning in action far out in the North Sea.
Over the next 15 years, the Gemini windpark, which lies some 85 kilometres (53 miles) off the northern coast of The Netherlands, will meet the energy needs of about 1.5 million people.
At full winds the windpark has a gene ... moreSolomons MD (SPX) May 10, 2017Scientists track porpoises to assess impact of offshore wind farms  London, UK (SPX) May 09, 2017OX2 will manage a 45 MW wind farm owned by IKEA Group in Lithuania Washington DC (SPX) May 10, 2017Building Energy celebrates the beginning of operations and electricity generation of its first wind farm |
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 Payerne, Switzerland (AFP) May 5, 2017 
The first solar plane aimed at reaching the stratosphere made an initial low-altitude test flight over Switzerland Friday.
The SolarStratos, a super-light, sleek, white two-seater aircraft with long wings covered with solar panels, took off from Payerne at 8:00 am (0600 GMT), according to an AFP photographer at the airbase in western Switzerland.
"The maiden flight of the prototype ... w ... more Washington DC (UPI) May 8, 2017New device turns dirty air into energy  Minneapolis MN (SPX) May 09, 2017Discovery of new transparent thin film material could improve electronics and solar cells  Freiburg, Germany (SPX) May 08, 2017How photosynthetic cells deal with a lack of iron |
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 Washington DC (UPI) May 8, 2017 
Researchers at Florida State University have discovered a plutonium-organic hybrid compound that doesn't behave as expected. The compound behaves as if it composed of lighter elements such as iron or nickel.
The discovery - detailed in the journal Nature Chemistry - could yield new technologies and methods for cleaning up nuclear waste.
"What makes this discovery so interesting ... moreMoscow (Sputnik) May 09, 2017EU Plans to Hand Over Control of Euratom Nuclear Waste on UK Soil to London  Abu Dhabi (AFP) May 5, 2017UAE delays launch of first nuclear reactor until 2018 Los Angeles (AFP) May 10, 2017Tunnel collapses at US nuke site, no radiation leak |
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A renewable energy project at a military installation in northern New York shows that biomass is a feasible power solution, the U.S. government said.
The U.S. Energy Department singled out Fort Drum as an example for how biomass could serve to address energy security needs through renewable energy solutions.
ReEnergy Holdings operates the Black River facility and the Army base an ... more San Diego CA (SPX) May 09, 2017First EPA-approved outdoor field trial for genetically engineered algae  Emeryville CA (SPX) May 08, 2017Sandia could help biofuel pay for itself with goods made from waste  Washington DC (SPX) May 04, 2017Turning chicken poop and weeds into biofuel |
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Crude oil prices edged lower early Tuesday with bearish sentiments becoming entrenched as trends outside an OPEC-led balance effort add to supply-side concerns.
Crude oil prices are pulling further away from the psychological threshold of $50 per barrel. An agreement led by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries to calm the market with managed production declines has created ... more Washington (UPI) May 9, 2017Austria anticipating fluid financial exchanges with Iran Washington (UPI) May 9, 2017An Arctic oil spill is a security concern, U.S. says  Washington (UPI) May 9, 2017U.S. motorists win in weak oil market |
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 Edinburgh UK (SPX) May 09, 2017 
Eating insects instead of beef could help tackle climate change by reducing harmful emissions linked to livestock production, research suggests.
Replacing half of the meat eaten worldwide with crickets and mealworms would cut farmland use by a third, substantially reducing emissions of greenhouse gases, researchers say.
While consumers' reluctance to eat insects may limit their consu ... more Bonn (AFP) May 8, 2017Climate talks under shadow of Trump threats  Zurich, Switzerland (SPX) May 08, 2017Extinction of Alpine plants may remain undetectable for a long time Bonn (AFP) May 9, 2017Climate: US hesitates as talks frustrated |
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 Beijing (AFP) May 8, 2017 
A gas leak has killed at least 18 people working in a coal mine in central China's Hunan province, state media reported on Monday.
Another 37 miners were rescued and taken to a hospital for treatment following Sunday's accident at the Jilinqiao mine in Huangfengqiao township, according to Xinhua news agency, citing local authorities.
Investigators are testing the gas while police have de ... more Washington DC (SPX) Apr 26, 2017India's coal plant plans conflict with climate commitments 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 |
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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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 Moscow (Sputnik) May 10, 2017 
Russian engineers are designing new advanced airships which may become a potent element of the country's anti-ballistic missile defenses.
On May 6, 1937, the German passenger airship Hindenburg crashed in the US during a docking attempt, dealing a critical blow to the public's faith in this method of transportation.
And yet despite the fact that mankind has since perfected other meth ... more Washington (UPI) May 9, 2017Leonardo partners with Britain for new aircraft decoy system  Washington DC (UPI) May 8, 2017Canadian Defense Minister proposes helicopter upgrades  Washington DC (UPI) May 8, 2017Boeing receives contract for F-18 upgrades |
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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 ... more Stockholm (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  Cambridge UK (SPX) May 09, 2017Hybrid heterostructures with programmable potentials  Raleigh, NC (SPX) May 05, 2017Hybrid circuits can increase computational power of chaos-based systems |
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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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 Fort Collins CO (SPX) May 09, 2017 
Protected areas in the United States, representing 14 percent of the land mass, provide places for respite, recreation, and natural resource conservation. However, noise pollution poses novel threats to these protected areas, according to a first-of-its-kind study from scientists at Colorado State University and the U.S. National Park Service.
Researchers found that noise pollution was twi ... more Oslo (AFP) May 5, 2017Norway wealth fund drops Indian group over environment concerns  Coatzacoalcos, Mexico (AFP) May 7, 2017Human rights, environment activist killed in Mexico  London (AFP) May 5, 2017Britain publishes long-awaited air pollution plan |
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