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  Fort Collins CO (SPX) Jun 05, 2017 Uranium, the radioactive element that fuels nuclear power plants and occurs naturally in the Earth's crust, is typically mined from large sandstone deposits deep underground. The uranium in these deposits, which are called roll fronts, has long been thought to form over millions of years via chemical reactions of sulfur and other non-biological compounds. This widely accepted textbook geology is being challenged by Colorado State University biogeochemists in a new study published June 1 in Nature ... read more |
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Muon magnet's moment has arrivedChicago IL (SPX) Jun 05, 2017 What do you get when you revive a beautiful 20-year-old physics machine, carefully transport it 3,200 miles over land and sea to its new home, and then use it to probe strange happenings in a magnet ... more  
Ultra-stable perovskite solar cell remains stable for more than a yearLausanne, Switzerland (SPX) Jun 05, 2017 Perovskite solar cells promise cheaper and efficient solar energy, with enormous potential for commercialization. But even though they have been shown to achieve over 22% power-conversion efficiency ... more  
New Geothermal Project Helps Create Clean Energy Future for Los AngelesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 05, 2017 In another step toward creating a clean energy future for Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) has entered a new 26-year power sales agreement for renewable geothermal ... more  
India's Adani to start work on mine near Great Barrier ReefSydney (AFP) June 6, 2017 Indian mining giant Adani on Tuesday said it will start work on a huge US$16 billion coal project that environmentalists warn will damage Australia's Great Barrier Reef. ... more |
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Queen's researcher's 'miracle material' discovery could end cracked smart devicesBelfast UK (SPX) Jun 05, 2017 Currently, most parts of a smart phone are made of silicon and other compounds, which are expensive and break easily, but with almost 1.5 billion smart phones purchased worldwide last year, manufact ... more 
Artificial transpiration for solar water purificationBeijing, China (SPX) Jun 05, 2017 Recently, solar steam and vapor generation is attracting a lot of attention with promising prospect in desalination, sterilization and chemical purification. However, in all the previous designs, be ... more 
Lockheed Martin Partners with Metamaterial Technologies to support the Development of metaSOLARHalifax, Canada (SPX) Jun 05, 2017 Metamaterial Technologies Inc. (MTI) has signed a $5.6M agreement with Lockheed Martin, which represents Lockheed Martin's first solar investment in Canada. MTI is developing a new product called me ... more 
Nuclear-wary Japan restarts another atomic reactorTokyo (AFP) June 6, 2017 A Japanese utility switched on another nuclear reactor Tuesday in a small victory for the government's pro-atomic push, despite strong public opposition after the 2011 Fukushima meltdown. ... more 
Chemical 'dance' of cobalt catalysis could pave way to solar fuelsLemont, IL (SPX) Jun 05, 2017 By splitting a water molecule into two atoms of hydrogen and one of oxygen, scientists can use the boundless energy of the sun to make a clean fuel. In a new study from the U.S. Department of Energy ... more  
ADB: Asia-Pacific growth tied to renewablesWashington (UPI) Jun 5, 2017 The largest regional investor in renewable energy, the Asian Development Bank said Monday it was pegging clean energy to development in Pacific economies. ... more |
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 UQ physicist builds on Einstein and Galileo's work 
Observation of the phase transition of liquid crystal defects for the first timeSeoul, South Korea (SPX) Jun 05, 2017 KAIST researchers observed the phase transition of topological defects formed by liquid crystal (LC) materials for the first time. The phase transition of topological defects, which was also t ... more  
Apple 'HomePod' speaker to take on Amazon, GoogleSan Jos�, United States (AFP) June 6, 2017 Apple will later this year release a "HomePod" music-centric smart home speaker, challenging a market currently dominated by Amazon and Google in its latest move to weave deeper into people's lives. ... more  
Russian LNG vessel christened in honor of former Total CEOWashington (UPI) Jun 5, 2017 The Kremlin said it was honoring the legacy of a former head of French energy company Total during a steering ceremony for Arctic liquefied natural gas. ... more 
Qatar row exposes energy risks, British trade group saysWashington (UPI) Jun 5, 2017 Middle East geopolitical issues could present risks to the British energy supply, showing why London needs to capitalize on what's at hand, a trade group said. ... more |
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  Paris (AFP) June 3, 2017 
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed Saturday to go "above and beyond" the Paris Agreement on climate change, as he met French President Emmanuel Macron following the controversial US decision to quit the deal.
Two days after US President Donald Trump sensationally announced plans to withdraw from the pact on curbing carbon emissions Modi said India would "continue working... above and ... more New York (AFP) June 2, 2017US states, cities and firms unite behind Paris accord  Paris (AFP) June 1, 2017US may do less harm outside climate pact than in it: analysts Beijing (AFP) May 22, 2017China further opens energy sector to private investment |
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 San Diego CA (SPX) May 30, 2017 
Nanoengineers at the University of California San Diego have developed the first printed battery that is flexible, stretchable and rechargeable. The zinc batteries could be used to power everything from wearable sensors to solar cells and other kinds of electronics.
The work appears in the April 19, 2017 issue of Advanced Energy Materials.
The researchers made the printed batteries f ... more Gothenburg, Sweden (SPX) May 30, 2017Nanoalloys 10 times as effective as pure platinum in fuel cells  Amherst MA (SPX) May 30, 2017Off-the-shelf, power-generating clothes are almost here  Bochum, Germany (SPX) May 30, 2017Self-healing catalyst films for hydrogen production |
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 Washington (UPI) Jun 5, 2017 
The largest regional investor in renewable energy, the Asian Development Bank said Monday it was pegging clean energy to development in Pacific economies.
In an annual regional update, the ADB said it was working to promote renewable energy strategies in the Pacific region by helping to drive the low-carbon economy forward. The ADB's current portfolio of energy sector projects in the re ... more Anaheim, CA (SPX) May 28, 2017GE Energy Financial Services Surpasses $15 Billion in Renewable Energy Investments  Washington (UPI) May 25, 2017U.S. states taking up wind energy mantle  Solomons MD (SPX) May 10, 2017Scientists track porpoises to assess impact of offshore wind farms |
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 Suva, Fiji (SPX) Jun 01, 2017 
Located to the north of New Zealand in the midst of the South Pacific the island state Fiji has to face the severe consequences of climate change. Rising sea levels and extreme weather conditions represent a big challenge for the country comprising of 330 small islands.
Currently, the country's energy supply is mainly based on polluting fossil fuels. The dependence on oil imports causes hi ... more Houghton MI (SPX) Jun 05, 2017Replacing coal with solar can save lives and money Beijing, China (SPX) Jun 05, 2017Artificial transpiration for solar water purification  Washington (AFP) June 2, 2017Paris withdrawal sets business world at odds with Trump |
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 Fort Collins CO (SPX) Jun 05, 2017 
Uranium, the radioactive element that fuels nuclear power plants and occurs naturally in the Earth's crust, is typically mined from large sandstone deposits deep underground. The uranium in these deposits, which are called roll fronts, has long been thought to form over millions of years via chemical reactions of sulfur and other non-biological compounds.
This widely accepted textbook geol ... moreTokyo (AFP) June 6, 2017Nuclear-wary Japan restarts another atomic reactor  Washington (UPI) May 30, 2017Three Mile Island nuclear plant to close in 2019  Homestead, United States (AFP) May 28, 2017Why nuclear could become the next 'fossil' fuel |
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 Montreal, Canada (SPX) Jun 01, 2017 
Researchers from Concordia's Department of Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering (BCEE) in collaboration with Bio-Terre Systems Inc. are taking the fight against global warming to colder climes.
Their weapon of choice? Cold-loving bacteria.
In a study published in Process Safety and Environmental Protection, authors Rajinikanth Rajagopal, David Bellavance and Mohammad Saifur ... more Nagoya, Japan (SPX) May 30, 2017Nagoya University researchers break down plastic waste  Pittsburgh PA (SPX) May 31, 2017A more energy-efficient catalytic process to produce olefins  Daegu, South Korea (SPX) May 30, 2017New photocatalyst speeds up the conversion of carbon dioxide into chemical resources |
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 Washington (UPI) Jun 5, 2017 
Middle East geopolitical issues could present risks to the British energy supply, showing why London needs to capitalize on what's at hand, a trade group said.
Saudi Arabia and several other nations in the Persian Gulf region severed diplomatic ties with Qatar during the weekend, citing Doha's alleged support for international terrorism.
In a statement from the official Saudi Pre ... moreWashington (UPI) Jun 5, 2017Russian LNG vessel christened in honor of former Total CEO  Washington (UPI) Jun 5, 2017Cuba could be a game changer, Australian oil company says  Washington (UPI) Jun 5, 2017Canada to discuss clean energy with China |
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 Paris (ESA) Jun 06, 2017 
Last year was the hottest on record, Arctic sea ice is on the decline and sea levels continue to rise. In this context, satellites are providing us with an unbiased view of how our climate is changing and the effects it is having on our planet.
Estimates show that the global sea level is rising by about 3 mm a year. This is one of the major threats of global warming, especially for low-lyi ... more Los Angeles (AFP) June 3, 2017California plots to fight 'AWOL' Trump on climate  Montreal (AFP) June 5, 2017Exit has 'galvanized' US support behind Paris accord; Bloomberg speaks out  Washington (AFP) June 3, 2017Isolated US lashes out at climate critics |
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 Sydney (AFP) June 6, 2017 
Indian mining giant Adani on Tuesday said it will start work on a huge US$16 billion coal project that environmentalists warn will damage Australia's Great Barrier Reef.
Billionaire chairman Gautam Adani said in Townsville that the board had made its "final investment decision" which marked the "official start" of the Carmichael coal mine, destined to be one of the world's largest.
The ... moreBeijing (AFP) May 25, 2017From coal miner to writer of China's hit TV show Beijing (AFP) May 8, 2017Gas leak kills 18 miners in central China  Washington DC (SPX) Apr 26, 2017India's coal plant plans conflict with climate commitments |
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 Washington (XNA) Jun 06, 2017 
SpaceX on Saturday launched a shipment of supplies for the astronauts living at the International Space Station, carrying for the first time an experiment independently designed by China.
The SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft lifted off on the company's Falcon 9 rocket at 5:07 p.m. EDT (2107 GMT) from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
About 10 minutes later, SpaceX successfully lande ... more Cape Canaveral FL (XNA) Jun 06, 2017News Analysis: U.S.-China space freeze may thaw with new commercial pathway  Beijing (XNA) Jun 06, 2017China willing to cooperate in peaceful space exploration: Xi  Washington DC (Sputnik) May 24, 2017California Woman Charged for Trying to Hand Over Sensitive Space Tech to China |
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 Washington (UPI) May 30, 2017 
Orbital ATK has received a $90 million contract from Northrop Grumman for composite materials meant for maintenance of the B-2 Spirit heavy stealth bomber. The production will include 17 Hot Trailing Edge, or HTE, parts for the bomber.
Production will take place at Orbital ATK's Aerospace Structures Division facility in Dayton, Ohio, starting later this year.
"We are honored to p ... more Washington (UPI) May 31, 2017HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter passes design review  Washington (UPI) May 30, 2017Britain's Royal Navy delivers Sea King helicopters to Pakistan Washington (UPI) May 31, 2017Saab contracted for maintenance of Gripen fighters |
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 San Francisco (AFP) June 2, 2017 
Alphabet-owned Waymo is putting its autonomous driving expertise to work in trucking, in a new track for the unit formerly known as Google Car.
Tests taking place currently at a private track in California are to be followed up by trying out rigs, with drivers ready to take the wheels, on roads in Arizona later this year, according to Waymo.
"We're taking our eight years of experience in ... more Frankfurt Am Main (AFP) June 1, 2017Daimler, VW eye China's electric car market  Berlin (AFP) June 1, 2017Germany finds emission-cheating gear on 24,000 Audis in Europe  Frankfurt Am Main (AFP) May 31, 2017Continental partners with Baidu on connected cars |
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 Washington DC (SPX) Jun 01, 2017 
Graphene, the two-dimensional, ultra lightweight and super-strong carbon film, has been hailed as a wonder material since its discovery in 2004. Now researchers are going beyond graphene and preparing other 2-D films with extraordinary properties for applications in wearable electronics, sensors and energy storage. The cover story in Chemical and Engineering News (C and EN), the weekly newsmagaz ... more Basel, Switzerland (SPX) May 31, 2017New method of characterizing graphene  Berlin, Germany (SPX) May 30, 2017BESSY 2 experiment shows 3D graphene properties are tuneable  Houston TX (SPX) May 26, 2017Laser-induced graphene kills bacteria, resists biofouling |
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 Basel, Switzerland (SPX) May 30, 2017 
Two-dimensional magnetic structures are regarded as a promising material for new types of data storage, since the magnetic properties of individual molecular building blocks can be investigated and modified.
For the first time, researchers have now produced a wafer-thin ferrimagnet, in which molecules with different magnetic centers arrange themselves on a gold surface to form a checkerboa ... more Cambridge UK (SPX) May 30, 2017Controlled creation of quantum emitter arrays  Salt Lake City UT (SPX) May 30, 2017A new spin on electronics  Lausanne, Switzerland (SPX) May 30, 2017Using graphene to create quantum bits |
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 Nairobi (AFP) May 31, 2017 
Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta on Wednesday inaugurated a Chinese-built railway, the country's biggest infrastructure project since independence that is aimed at cementing its role as the gateway to East Africa.
Cheering crowds waved at the passenger train as it sped past on its maiden journey from the port city of Mombasa, while residents sang and danced at each of the five stations that ... more The Hague (AFP) June 1, 2017Dutch group unveils Hyperloop test facility  Cherepish, Bulgaria (AFP) April 30, 2017China steams to the rescue for Bulgaria's creaking railways  Beijing (AFP) April 29, 2017First direct London-China train completes 12,000 km run |
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 Trbovlje, Slovenia (AFP) June 4, 2017 
When he saw swallows nesting in the barn for the first time in almost two decades, Slovenian farmer Uros Macerl felt vindicated. His exhausting battle against a polluting industrial giant had been worthwhile.
A role model to some, an "eco-terrorist" to others, Macerl recently picked up one of the world's most prestigious environmental awards for shutting down a cement plant owned by French c ... more Washington DC (SPX) Jun 01, 2017Mining for answers on abandoned mines  Washington (AFP) June 1, 2017Scott Pruitt: EPA chief who urged Trump to ditch climate pact  Washington (UPI) May 31, 2017Man-made air pollution in Europe dates back 2,000 years |
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