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  Hiroshima, Japan (SPX) Jun 08, 2017 Hiroshima University and Mie Fujitsu Semiconductor Limited (MIFS) has announced the development of a low-power millimeter-wave amplifier that feeds on 0.5 V power supply and covers the frequency range from 80 GHz to 106 GHz. It was fabricated using MIFS's Deeply Depleted Channel (DDC) technology. This is the first W-band (75-110 GHz) amplifier that can operate even with such a low power-supply voltage. Details of the technology will be presented at the IEEE Radio Frequency Integrated Circuits Symposium ... read more |
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Scientists develop divide and conquer approach for more stable power generationBeijing, China (SPX) Jun 08, 2017 Wind is powerful, but it doesn't always blow where and when it's needed. To make it more reliable and widely available, scientists have developed a two-prong approach to ensure wind-generated power ... more  
In atomic propellers, quantum phenomena can mimic everyday physicsWarsaw, Poland (SPX) Jun 08, 2017 In molecules there are certain groups of atoms that are able to rotate. This movement occurs under the influence of random stimuli from the environment and is not continuous but occurs in jumps. It ... more  
Beyond Scaling: An Electronics Resurgence InitiativeWashington DC (SPX) Jun 08, 2017 The Department of Defense's proposed FY 2018 budget includes a $75 million allocation for DARPA in support of a new, public-private "electronics resurgence" initiative. The initiative seeks to under ... more  
Revolutionary new materials for troubled carbon times: Super filters the world can affordKyoto, Japan (SPX) Jun 08, 2017 Around 2800BC, the ancient inhabitants of Ur, Mesopotamia made a discovery that was to change civilization. They learned that if they blended copper and tin into an alloy, the new composite material ... more |
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New ways of representing information could transform digital technologyWashington DC (SPX) Jun 08, 2017 Many people who use computers and other digital devices are aware that all the words and images displayed on their monitors boil down to a sequence of ones and zeros. But few likely appreciate what ... more 
New catalytic converter composite reduces rare earth element usageKumamoto, Japan (SPX) Jun 08, 2017 Automobiles are facing increasingly strict emissions regulations in an effort to reduce the amount of harmful air pollutants that are released into the environment. In Japan, for example, the curren ... more 
Extracting Insight from the Data Deluge Is a Hard-to-Do Must-DoWashington DC (SPX) Jun 08, 2017 A mantra of these data-rife times is that within the vast and growing volumes of diverse data types, such as sensor feeds, economic indicators, and scientific and environmental measurements, are dot ... more  
New ultrathin material for splitting water could make hydrogen production cheaperSydney, Australia (SPX) Jun 08, 2017 UNSW Sydney chemists have invented a new, cheap catalyst for splitting water with an electrical current to efficiently produce clean hydrogen fuel. The technology is based on the creation of u ... more  
Sensing the nanoscale with visible light, and the fundamentals of disordered wavesNew York NY (SPX) Jun 08, 2017 We cannot see atoms with the naked eye because they are so small relative to the wavelength of light. This is an instance of a general rule in optics - light is insensitive to features which are muc ... more  
U.S. solar power gaining momentumWashington (UPI) Jun 8, 2017 Solar power in the United States is gaining momentum that's independent of partisan issues in Washington, the head of an industry trade group said. ... more |
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 Uber woes mount ahead of workplace probe report 
New benchmark set for global electric vehicle salesWashington (UPI) Jun 8, 2017 A goal of 30 percent new electrical vehicle sales by 2030 could help make a dent in the emissions from the transportation sector, leaders said from Beijing. ... more  
China factory gate inflation slows to 5.5% in MayBeijing (AFP) June 9, 2017 Prices for goods at the factory gate in China missed expectations in May, the government said Friday, in a possible sign of weakening demand for the world's second-largest economy. ... more  
Norway's Statoil looks for balanced energy mixWashington (UPI) Jun 8, 2017 Norwegian energy company Statoil said it's looking to build up its renewable energy portfolio, though oil keeps a dominant role in the global mix. ... more 
Corporate spat suggests Senegal oil is the real dealWashington (UPI) Jun 8, 2017 While the contractual terms could be problematic, a consultant group said spats between companies working offshore Senegal could be a positive sign for oil. ... more |
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  Thuwal, Saudi Arabia (SPX) Jun 08, 2017 
A novel molybdenum-coated catalyst that can efficiently split water in acidic electrolytes is developed by researchers at KAUST and could help with efficient production of hydrogen.
When burned, hydrogen is converted into water and heat to make an entirely clean power source. Thus, in the quest for greener power, there is an urgent need for a sustainable and efficient means of producing it ... moreSydney, Australia (SPX) Jun 08, 2017New ultrathin material for splitting water could make hydrogen production cheaper  Paris (AFP) June 3, 2017India vows to 'go beyond' Paris accord, adding pressure on Trump  New York (AFP) June 2, 2017US states, cities and firms unite behind Paris accord |
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 Sao Paulo, Brazil (SPX) Jun 08, 2017 
Quark-gluon plasmas are among the subjects that have been most extensively researched by physicists in recent times. Thanks to the largest particle accelerators in operation today - the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) in Europe and the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) in the United States - it is now possible to reproduce a quark-gluon plasma in the laboratory. This state of matter is believed ... moreBeijing, China (SPX) Jun 08, 2017Scientists develop divide and conquer approach for more stable power generation  West Lafayette IN (SPX) Jun 07, 2017Electrocatalyst nanostructures key to improved fuel cells, electrolyzers  San Diego CA (SPX) May 30, 2017Printed, flexible and rechargeable battery can power wearable sensors |
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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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 Turku, Finland (SPX) Jun 07, 2017 
Researchers at the University of Turku, Finland, have developed a synthetic material based on the natural hackmanite mineral which produces broad spectrum white light in lamps. The hackmanite created by the Inorganic Materials Chemistry research group is a low-cost material emitting luminescence closer to sunlight than that of the currently used lanthanides.
The hackmanite developed by the ... more Beijing (AFP) June 8, 2017US official backs clean energy cooperation with China  Beijing, China (SPX) Jun 05, 2017Artificial transpiration for solar water purification  Lausanne, Switzerland (SPX) Jun 05, 2017Ultra-stable perovskite solar cell remains stable for more than a year |
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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 ... more Tokyo (AFP) June 6, 2017Nuclear-wary Japan restarts another atomic reactor  Berlin (AFP) June 7, 2017German court nukes tax on power firms  Washington (UPI) May 30, 2017Three Mile Island nuclear plant to close in 2019 |
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 Washington (UPI) Jun 7, 2017 
Recycling can encompass more than just materials like plastics and paper. Important chemicals can also be recovered and reused.
Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a new technique for recycling plant material into stock chemicals, or commodity chemicals.
When recycling plant materials, the target is lignin, a complex organic polymer that provides structure to ... more Madison WI (SPX) Jun 07, 2017Newly identified gene helps time spring flowering in vital grass crops  Lausanne, Switzerland (SPX) Jun 07, 2017Splitting carbon dioxide using low-cost catalyst materials  Montreal, Canada (SPX) Jun 01, 2017Cold conversion of food waste into renewable energy and fertilizer |
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 Washington (UPI) Jun 8, 2017 
A slight gain in European economic growth competed against political factors and growth expectations Thursday to drag oil prices lower.
Eurostat, the statistics office for the European Union, reported first quarter growth rose 0.6 percent from the previous term. For the 19 countries that use the euro currency, GDP during the fourth quarter improved 0.5 percent.
Year-over-year, se ... moreWashington (UPI) Jun 8, 2017Corporate spat suggests Senegal oil is the real deal Washington (UPI) Jun 8, 2017Norway's Statoil looks for balanced energy mix  Washington (UPI) Jun 8, 2017Chinese oil imports up more than 10 percent |
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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 Tel Aviv, Israel (SPX) Jun 07, 2017Earliest human impact on geological processes took place 11,500 years ago  United Nations, United States (AFP) June 6, 2017US 'on the wrong side of history' on climate: French UN envoy  Washington (UPI) Jun 6, 2017Tillerson: Paris not an isolationist move |
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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 ... more Beijing (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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 Beijing (XNA) Jun 08, 2017 
China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp, one of the nation's major space contractors, said on Tuesday it is developing reusable spacecraft capable of taking off and landing at airports.
Liu Shiquan, deputy general manager of CASIC, told the 2017 Global Space Exploration Conference, which opened on Tuesday in Beijing, that the cutting-edge spacecraft's key technologies and major parts - s ... more Beijing (XNA) Jun 09, 2017China to provide more opportunities to private space companies  Washington (XNA) Jun 06, 2017Spotlight: First China-designed experiment flies to space station  Beijing (XNA) Jun 08, 2017China's 1st astronaut details projects for orbital station, manned lunar visit |
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 Washington (UPI) Jun 7, 2017 
The first export variant of China's new FTC-2000 pilot trainer/fighter aircraft has rolled off an assembly line and will be shipped to Sudan after testing.
The FTC-2000 Shanying was developed by the Guizhou Aviation Industry Corporation under the state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China.
It is the main advanced trainer used by the PLA Air Force and the PLA Navy.
... more Washington (UPI) Jun 6, 2017Elbit supplying F-35 cockpit display replacement  Washington (UPI) Jun 5, 2017Mitsubishi completes construction of first F-35A  Washington (UPI) May 30, 2017Orbital ATK to produce components for B-2 stealth bomber |
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 Washington (UPI) Jun 7, 2017 
The number of electric vehicles on the roads across the globe continues to expand, though incentives are needed to drive costs lower, a report found.
The International Energy Agency reported in an annual review that 2 million electric vehicles were on the road last year, though three markets - China, the European Union and the United States - accounted for more than 90 percent of that ... more San Francisco (AFP) June 6, 2017Uber probe of cut-throat workplace triggers firings  Hiroshima, Japan (SPX) Jun 08, 2017New millimeter-wave technology could make future vehicles much safer  San Francisco (AFP) June 2, 2017Waymo turning tech talent to self-driving trucks |
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 Kyoto, Japan (SPX) Jun 08, 2017 
Around 2800BC, the ancient inhabitants of Ur, Mesopotamia made a discovery that was to change civilization. They learned that if they blended copper and tin into an alloy, the new composite material was stronger, more useful, and more valuable than any man-made substance to date. It gave its name to the entire age it revolutionized. Bronze.
More than 4000 years later, in a study published ... more Washington DC (SPX) Jun 01, 2017Searching beyond graphene for new wonder materials  Basel, Switzerland (SPX) May 31, 2017New method of characterizing graphene  Berlin, Germany (SPX) May 30, 2017BESSY 2 experiment shows 3D graphene properties are tuneable |
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Washington DC (SPX) Jun 08, 2017
Silicon based CMOS (Complementary metal-oxide semiconductors) technology has truly shaped our world. It enables most of the electronics that we rely on today including computers, smartphones and digital cameras. However, to continue the path of progress in the electronics industry new technology must be developed and a key feature of this is the ability to integ ... moreWashington DC (SPX) Jun 08, 2017Beyond Scaling: An Electronics Resurgence Initiative  Basel, Switzerland (SPX) May 30, 2017Wafer-thin magnetic materials developed for future quantum technologies  Cambridge UK (SPX) May 30, 2017Controlled creation of quantum emitter arrays |
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 The Hague (AFP) June 1, 2017 
A Dutch group chasing technology luminary Elon Musk's vision of near-supersonic "Hyperloop" rail transport unveiled Europe's first test facility Thursday, aiming to start constructing a system within four years.
Hardt, a company which grew from a group of technology students who won a competition set by Tesla founder and SpaceX head Musk earlier this year, unveiled their 30-metre (98-foot) t ... more Nairobi (AFP) May 31, 2017Eyeing growth boost, Kenya opens Chinese-built railway  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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 Austin TX (SPX) Jun 07, 2017 
Engineering researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have developed the most detailed and extensive local map of air pollution ever produced for an urban area, using specially equipped Google Street View cars to measure air quality on a block-by-block basis. This new hyper-local mobile approach to measuring air quality, which reveals that air pollution can vary dramatically even within a ... more The Hague (AFP) June 8, 2017Plastic in rivers major source of ocean pollution: study  Washington (UPI) Jun 7, 2017Americans' caffeine habit may be harming waterways, wildlife  Paris (AFP) June 7, 2017Woman sues France over Paris pollution health damage |
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