|
 |
|
|
  Washington DC (UPI) May 11, 2017 In the future, pacemakers and other medical implant may not need batteries. They will be powered by the human body. That's the hope of a team of researchers from UCLA and the University of Connecticut, who recently unveiled a so-called biological supercapacitor capable of turning the body's ions into storable energy. Currently, the battery in a device like a pacemaker must be eventually replaced, which requires another surgery and the accompanying risks. The supercapacitor charges using ... read more |
 |
 
Atomic-scale study could pave the way for better, longer-lasting solar cellsWashington DC (UPI) May 11, 2017 Solar cells are slowly becoming more efficient. But the newest, most promising light-absorbing material used in solar cells, organic lead halide perovskites, doesn't last very long. After just a few days, it can lose its efficiency advantages. ... more 
Solar power not a favorite for New ZealandWashington DC (UPI) May 11, 2017 Solar power isn't the best option for New Zealand compared with other renewables, but the opportunity could emerge as costs decline, a minister said. ... more  
Microsoft aims at 'mixed reality' with new devicesSeattle (AFP) May 11, 2017 Microsoft on Thursday debuted hardware for reaching into virtual worlds powered by its technology as it looked to "mixed reality" as the next big computing platform. ... more 
Scientists create hologram that changes images as it is stretchedWashington DC (UPI) May 10, 2017 Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have created a hologram that switches between images as it is stretched. The hologram was made using ultra-thin nanostructured surfaces called metasurfaces. ... more |
|
|
| Previous Issues | May 11 | May 10 | May 09 | May 08 | May 06 |
 
|
|
 
Snap shares hammered after $2.2 bn lossSan Francisco (AFP) May 10, 2017 Snapchat parent Snap Inc. saw its shares pummeled Wednesday after posting a loss of $2.2 billion in its first quarterly results since its share offering earlier this year. ... more  
Refrigerator for quantum computers discoveredEspoo, Finland (SPX) May 12, 2017 Quantum physicist Mikko Mottonen and his team at Aalto University have invented a quantum-circuit refrigerator, which can reduce errors in quantum computing. The global race towards a functioning qu ... more 
Model for multivalley polaritonsSeoul, South Korea (SPX) May 12, 2017 Everything we experience is made of light and matter. And the interaction between the two can bring about fascinating effects. For example, it can result in the formation of special quasiparticles, ... more  
Judge blesses $1 bn compensation deal in VW diesel caseWashington (AFP) May 11, 2017 A federal judge in California on Thursday said he would approve a $1.2 billion settlement between Volkswagen and the US authorities over the last 80,000 cars in the company's emissions-cheating scandal. ... more 
South Korea building world's largest test site for self-driving carsWashington DC (UPI) May 10, 2017 South Korea plans to open the world's largest test site for self-driving cars in October, government officials said. ... more 
Experiments show that a few self-driving cars can dramatically improve traffic flowChicago IL (SPX) May 12, 2017 The presence of just a few autonomous vehicles can eliminate the stop-and-go driving of the human drivers in traffic, along with the accident risk and fuel inefficiency it causes, according to new r ... more |
|
 Nepal signs up to China's new Silk Road plan  
China champions globalisation with new Silk Road summitBeijing (AFP) May 11, 2017 China hosts on Sunday a summit showcasing its ambitious drive to revive ancient Silk Road trade routes and lead a new era of globalisation, just as Washington turns inward in favour of "America First" policies. ... more 
Canadian leaders stress importance of U.S. tradeWashington DC (UPI) May 11, 2017 Provincial leaders in Canada said they were committed to secure trade relations with the United States, but had concerns about protectionist policies. ... more 
China agrees to open market to US beef, gasBeijing (AFP) May 12, 2017 China announced on Friday an agreement with the United States to open its market to US beef, natural gas and certain financial services, a month after talks between their leaders. ... more  
Scotland pressed to exploit onshore oil and gas reservesWashington DC (UPI) May 11, 2017 Thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in tax revenue could come from the onshore oil and gas sector in Scotland, a report published Thursday found. ... more |
|
|
  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 ... more Washington (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 |
|
 Princeton 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 as tokamaks. The new model incorporates recent findings gathered from related research efforts and simplifies the physics involved so computers can process the program more quickly. The model could hel ... more Washington DC (UPI) May 11, 2017No batteries necessary, new medical implant derives energy from the human body  Washington DC (SPX) May 11, 2017Can the motion of checking your smartwatch charge it?  Pittsburgh PA (SPX) May 09, 2017Graphane could act as efficient and water-free hydrogen fuel cell membrane |
|
|
 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 |
|
 Washington DC (UPI) May 11, 2017 
Solar power isn't the best option for New Zealand compared with other renewables, but the opportunity could emerge as costs decline, a minister said.
An annual review of the New Zealand energy sector from the International Energy Agency described the country as a "success story" for its ability to advance on low-carbon options like hydro-electric power and geothermal energy, all without ... 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 |
|
|
 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 |
|
 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 ... more Hong 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 |
|
|
 Washington DC (UPI) May 11, 2017 
Austrian energy group OMV said Thursday that net production during the first quarter hit a 10-year high on strong gains from Norway and Libya.
The company announced strong results for a first quarter that saw crude oil prices peak in the upper $50 per barrel range, after slumping below $30 per barrel the previous year. Profits for the first quarter more than doubled from the fourth quar ... more Washington DC (UPI) May 11, 2017Oil prices extend rally to hold above $50 per barrel Washington DC (UPI) May 11, 2017Scotland pressed to exploit onshore oil and gas reserves  Washington DC (UPI) May 11, 2017Democratic senators snubbed with Atlantic energy move |
|
 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 Fairbanks, United States (AFP) May 11, 2017Tillerson: Trump will not rush US climate policy review Bonn (AFP) May 9, 2017Climate: US hesitates as talks frustrated  Washington (AFP) May 11, 2017US cities, states mobilize against climate change without Trump |
|
|
 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 |
|
 Beijing (XNA) May 12, 2017 
While it remains unclear exactly how long China's first lunar explorers will spend on the surface, the country is already planning for longer stays.
Eight Chinese volunteers will live in "Yuegong-1," a simulated space "cabin" in Beijing for the next year, strengthening China's knowledge and technical know-how, and helping the country's scientists understand exactly what will be required fo ... more Beijing (AFP) May 11, 2017China tests 'Lunar Palace' as it eyes moon mission  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 |
|
|
 Washington DC (SPX) May 12, 2017 
They came, they flew, they wildly exceeded expectations. More than 40 Cadets and Midshipmen from the U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy, and the U.S. Air Force Academy helped expand the capabilities of swarms of highly autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) last month in the Service Academies Swarm Challenge.
In the skies over Camp Roberts, an Army National Guard post north ... more Palestine TX (SPX) May 11, 2017NASA Completes Balloon Technology Test Flight  (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 DC (UPI) May 10, 2017 
South Korea plans to open the world's largest test site for self-driving cars in October, government officials said.
K-City, an 88-acre site, is under construction and will provide testing ground as large as a city, according the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure & Transport said.
K-City will be twice the size of MCity, the vehicle testing site in Ann Arbor, Mich.
But it wi ... moreWashington (AFP) May 11, 2017Judge blesses $1 bn compensation deal in VW diesel case Chicago IL (SPX) May 12, 2017Experiments show that a few self-driving cars can dramatically improve traffic flow  Washington (AFP) May 3, 2017Tesla revenues surge as it ramps for Model 3 launch |
|
|
 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 |
|
 Espoo, Finland (SPX) May 12, 2017 
Quantum physicist Mikko Mottonen and his team at Aalto University have invented a quantum-circuit refrigerator, which can reduce errors in quantum computing. The global race towards a functioning quantum computer is on. With future quantum computers, we will be able to solve previously impossible problems and develop, for example, complex medicines, fertilizers, or artificial intelligence.
... more Raleigh NC (SPX) May 10, 2017'Persistent photoconductivity' offers new tool for bioelectronics Seoul, South Korea (SPX) May 12, 2017Model for multivalley polaritons  Cambridge UK (SPX) May 09, 2017Hybrid heterostructures with programmable potentials |
|
|
 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 ... moreBeijing (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 |
|
 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 |
|
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Buy Advertising | Media Advertising Kit | Editorial & Other Enquiries | Privacy statement |
| The content herein, unless otherwise known to be public domain, are Copyright 1995-2016 - Space Media Network. All websites are published in Australia and are solely subject to Australian law and governed by Fair Use principals for news reporting and research purposes. AFP, UPI and IANS news wire stories are copyright Agence France-Presse, United Press International and Indo-Asia News Service. ESA news reports are copyright European Space Agency. All NASA sourced material is public domain. Additional copyrights may apply in whole or part to other bona fide parties. Advertising does not imply endorsement, agreement or approval of any opinions, statements or information provided by Space Media Network on any Web page published or hosted by Space Media Network. Privacy Statement |
