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  Zurich, Switzerland (SPX) May 11, 2017 3D printers have become a standard fixture in many research laboratories - and now a select number of researchers are already looking to add yet another dimension to the technology: time. Kristina Shea, head of the Engineering Design and Computing Lab at ETH Zurich, is one of these scientists. 4D printing creates moveable and shape variable objects such as flat components that can be folded into three-dimensional objects at a later point, or even objects that can change their shape as a function of exte ... read more |
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Researchers develop transistors that can switch between 2 stable energy statesChampaign IL (SPX) May 11, 2017 Engineers are unveiling an upgrade to the transistor laser that could be used to boost computer processor speeds - the formation of two stable energy states and the ability to switch between them qu ... more 
Controlling charged molecules with quantum logicWashington DC (SPX) May 11, 2017 National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) physicists have solved the seemingly intractable puzzle of how to control the quantum properties of individual charged molecules, or molecular i ... more  
3-D-printed 'bionic skin' could give robots the sense of touchMinneapolis MN (SPX) May 11, 2017 Engineering researchers at the University of Minnesota have developed a revolutionary process for 3D printing stretchable electronic sensory devices that could give robots the ability to feel their ... more  
New model of plasma stability could help researchers predict and avoid disruptionsPrinceton NJ (SPX) May 11, 2017 Physicists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) have helped develop a new computer model of plasma stability in doughnut-shaped fusion machines known a ... more |
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3-D printers open new design space for wireless devicesDurham NC (SPX) May 10, 2017 Researchers at Duke University have 3-D printed potent electromagnetic metamaterials, using an electrically conductive material compatible with a standard 3-D printer. The demonstration could ... more 
Can the motion of checking your smartwatch charge it?Washington DC (SPX) May 11, 2017 Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) are small devices that convert movement into electricity, and might just be what bring us into an era of energy-harvesting clothes and implants. But could TENGs, ... more  
Poland central to EU energy diversification strategy(UPI) May 10, 2017 From renewables to liquefied natural gas, Poland has an important role to play in the diversification efforts in Europe, a commissioner said Wednesday. ... more 
Australia power grid leased to local-foreign consortiumSydney (AFP) May 11, 2017 A major Australian power grid operator was Thursday partially leased to a local-foreign consortium in a multi-billion-dollar deal, ending an international chase for electricity assets being privatised to raise funds for infrastructure projects. ... more  
Tunnel collapse at US nuclear site raises safety concernsLos Angeles (AFP) May 10, 2017 The collapse of a tunnel at the most contaminated nuclear waste site in the United States has raised safety concerns at such facilities described by some as ticking time bombs. ... more  
Installing solar to combat national security risks in the power gridHoughton MI (SPX) May 11, 2017 Vulnerabilities in the power grid are one of the most prevalent national security threats. The technical community has called for building up the resiliency of the grid using distributed energy and ... more |
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Enhancing the efficiency of cereal straw for biofuel productionHong Kong, China (SPX) May 11, 2017 Straw is commonly used for feeding animals, burning, baling, etc. As one of the "Three Canton Treasures", straw can actually be used as a raw material to produce biofuel. Ethanol, an alcohol, ... more 
New breakthrough makes it easier to turn old coffee waste into cleaner biofuelsLancaster, UK (SPX) May 11, 2017 Future Americano, cappuccino and latte drinkers could help produce the raw material for a greener biofuel that would reduce our reliance on diesel from fossil fuels. Purpose-grown feedstocks ( ... more  
'Persistent photoconductivity' offers new tool for bioelectronicsRaleigh NC (SPX) May 10, 2017 Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a new approach for manipulating the behavior of cells on semiconductor materials, using light to alter the conductivity of the material ... more  
Texas drilling data paints fluid picture(UPI) May 10, 2017 Though Texas drilling activity is increasing, state data show the number of wells actually completed so far this year is down by almost half. ... more |
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  Sydney (AFP) May 11, 2017 
A major Australian power grid operator was Thursday partially leased to a local-foreign consortium in a multi-billion-dollar deal, ending an international chase for electricity assets being privatised to raise funds for infrastructure projects.
Australia's largest state New South Wales has sought to privatise three large power assets - TransGrid, Ausgrid and Endeavour Energy - but faced ro ... moreWashington (UPI) May 9, 2017Myanmar recovery linked to development of electrical grid (UPI) May 10, 2017Poland central to EU energy diversification strategy  Washington (UPI) Apr 10, 2017U.S. emissions generally lower last year |
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 Pittsburgh PA (SPX) May 09, 2017 
Hydrogen powered fuel cell cars, developed by almost every major car manufacturer, are ideal zero-emissions vehicles because they produce only water as exhaust. However, their reliability is limited because the fuel cell relies upon a membrane that only functions in when enough water is present, limiting the vehicle's operating conditions.
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh's Swan ... morePrinceton NJ (SPX) May 11, 2017New model of plasma stability could help researchers predict and avoid disruptions Washington DC (SPX) May 11, 2017Can the motion of checking your smartwatch charge it?  Washington DC (SPX) May 05, 2017NRL breakthrough enables safer alternative to lithium-ion batteries |
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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 ... more Solomons 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 Houghton MI (SPX) May 11, 2017Installing solar to combat national security risks in the power grid  Leuven, Belgium (SPX) May 11, 2017New technology generates power from polluted air |
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 Los Angeles (AFP) May 10, 2017 
The collapse of a tunnel at the most contaminated nuclear waste site in the United States has raised safety concerns at such facilities described by some as ticking time bombs.
Workers on Wednesday began plugging a hole in the collapsed tunnel at the Hanford Site in the western state of Washington, where an emergency was declared the previous day and thousands of workers were placed on lockd ... more Washington DC (UPI) May 8, 2017Plutonium research to aid nuclear cleanup techniques Moscow (Sputnik) May 09, 2017EU Plans to Hand Over Control of Euratom Nuclear Waste on UK Soil to London Los Angeles (AFP) May 10, 2017Tunnel collapses at US nuke site, no radiation leak |
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 Lancaster, UK (SPX) May 11, 2017 
Future Americano, cappuccino and latte drinkers could help produce the raw material for a greener biofuel that would reduce our reliance on diesel from fossil fuels.
Purpose-grown feedstocks (used to extract oils) for biodiesels are controversial because of their cost and the demand they place on land and water. However, spent coffee grounds, which have a high calorific value, offer a good ... moreHong Kong, China (SPX) May 11, 2017Enhancing the efficiency of cereal straw for biofuel production  Washington (UPI) May 9, 2017Biomass powering U.S. military base  San Diego CA (SPX) May 09, 2017First EPA-approved outdoor field trial for genetically engineered algae |
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 (UPI) May 10, 2017 
Though Texas drilling activity is increasing, state data show the number of wells actually completed so far this year is down by almost half.
The total number of rigs deployed in Texas, the No. 1 oil producer in the United States, was 443 as of May 5, accounting for about half of all the rig activity in the country. Rig counts serve as a loose gauge of industry interest in spending on e ... more (UPI) May 10, 2017Chinese business group visits oil-rich Alberta  (UPI) May 10, 2017Oil prices awaken on draw in inventories  (UPI) May 10, 2017Russian researcher claims edge in Arctic oil and gas |
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 Bonn (AFP) May 8, 2017  US President Donald Trump's threats to pull America out of the climate-rescue Paris Agreement is expected to cast a long shadow over UN talks starting Monday to work on the nuts and bolts of the deal.
The 11-day haggle in Bonn is meant to start drafting a "rulebook" to guide member countries in the practical execution of the pact, which seeks to brake global warming by curbing fossil fuel em ... more Bonn (AFP) May 9, 2017Climate: US hesitates as talks frustrated  Washington (AFP) May 11, 2017US cities, states mobilize against climate change without Trump  Washington (AFP) May 9, 2017Trump delays decision on Paris climate deal |
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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 (AFP) May 11, 2017 
Chinese students will live in a laboratory simulating a lunar-like environment for up to 200 days as Beijing prepares for its long-term goal of putting humans on the moon.
Four postgraduate students from the capital's astronautics research university Beihang entered the 160-square-metre (1,720-square-foot) cabin - dubbed the "Yuegong-1", or "Lunar Palace" - on Wednesday, the official Xinhu ... more Beijing (XNA) May 01, 2017China to conduct several manned space flights around 2020  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 |
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 Palestine TX (SPX) May 11, 2017 
NASA completed its third mid-latitude Super Pressure Balloon (SPB) flight at 11:24 p.m. EDT, Saturday, May 6, after 12 days, 4 hours and 34 minutes aloft. Flight controllers at NASA's Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility in Palestine, Texas, conducted a controlled flight termination of the balloon, which slowly descended back to Earth impacting in the South Pacific Ocean about 200 miles south of ... more (UPI) May 10, 2017Rolls-Royce to provide logistical, engineering support for the KC-130J  Moscow (Sputnik) May 10, 2017Russian engineers develop new surveillance, missile defense airships  Washington (UPI) May 9, 2017Leonardo partners with Britain for new aircraft decoy system |
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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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 Cambridge UK (SPX) May 09, 2017 
Stacking thin layers of graphene and related materials (GRMs) leads to heterostructure devices with a variety of different electronic and optical properties, which can be tailored by careful design of the stack. Now, researchers from the Graphene Flagship have added a new option for tailoring the electronic properties, using molecular monolayers to create controllable periodic potentials on the ... moreRaleigh NC (SPX) May 10, 2017'Persistent photoconductivity' offers new tool for bioelectronics  Raleigh, NC (SPX) May 05, 2017Hybrid circuits can increase computational power of chaos-based systems  Stanford CA (SPX) May 04, 2017A new wave of electronics that's flexible, organic and biodegradable |
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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 Coatzacoalcos, Mexico (AFP) May 7, 2017Human rights, environment activist killed in Mexico  Oslo (AFP) May 5, 2017Norway wealth fund drops Indian group over environment concerns  London (AFP) May 5, 2017Britain publishes long-awaited air pollution plan |
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