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  Moscow, Russia (SPX) Sep 19, 2017 A team of researchers from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT) and the Institute for Theoretical and Applied Electrodynamics (ITAE) of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS), in collaboration with a colleague from RIKEN (Institute for Physical and Chemical Research in Japan), has provided theoretical proof of the existence of a new class of materials. It was suggested that such systems be referred to as "spin-valley half-metals." The paper was published in the journal Physical Review Le ... read more |
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Discovery could reduce nuclear waste by chemically reengineering moleculesBloomington IN (SPX) Sep 19, 2017 A discovery by Indiana University researchers could advance the long-term storage of nuclear waste, an increasingly burdensome and costly task for the public and private agencies that protect people ... more  
SLAC-led project will use AI to prevent or minimize electric grid failuresMenlo Park CA (SPX) Sep 19, 2017 A project led by the Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory will combine artificial intelligence with massive amounts of data and industry experience from a dozen U.S. partners ... more  
A new kind of optical nanosensor uses torque for signal processingWashington DC (SPX) Sep 19, 2017 The world of nanosensors may be physically small, but the demand is large and growing, with little sign of slowing. As electronic devices get smaller, their ability to provide precise, chip-based se ... more 
HZDR physicists discover optimum conditions for laser plasma accelerationDresden, Germany (SPX) Sep 19, 2017 Conventional electron accelerators have become an indispensable tool in modern research. The extremely bright radiation generated by synchrotrons, or free electron lasers, provides us with unique in ... more |
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New fluorescent dyes could advance biological imagingAshburn VA (SPX) Sep 19, 2017 With a new technique to craft a spectrum of glowing dyes, chemists are no longer chasing rainbows. Swapping out specific chemical building blocks in fluorescent molecules called rhodamines can gener ... more 
New insights into nanocrystal growth in liquidRichland WA (SPX) Sep 19, 2017 Many seashells, minerals, and semiconductor nanomaterials are made up of smaller crystals, which are assembled together like the pieces of a puzzle. Now, researchers have measured the forces that ca ... more  
Finding better wind energy potential with the new European Wind AtlasWashington DC (SPX) Sep 19, 2017 Over the last 25 years, the world has seen an increased dependency on wind energy that promises to continue growing. This has created an ever-evolving process to develop a method that can accurately ... more  
Stanford professor tests a cooling system that works without electricityStanford CA (SPX) Sep 19, 2017 It looks like a regular roof, but the top of the Packard Electrical Engineering Building at Stanford University has been the setting of many milestones in the development of an innovative cooling te ... more 
Russia's use and stockpiles of highly enriched uranium pose significant nuclear risksPrinceton NJ (SPX) Sep 19, 2017 Russia currently holds the world's largest stockpile of highly enriched uranium, a nuclear weapon-usable material, posing significant nuclear security risks, according to a recent report issued by t ... more  
GM to recall 2.5 mn vehicles in China over Takata airbagsBeijing (AFP) Sept 18, 2017 General Motors will recall more than 2.5 million vehicles in China over concerns about airbags made by troubled Japanese giant Takata, Chinese authorities said, dealing a blow to the US automaker in the world's largest car market. ... more |
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 5,000 'Dieselgate' deaths in Europe per year: study  
Russia's Rosneft to fast-track gas export option in Kurdish IraqWashington DC (UPI) Sep 18, 2017 Cooperation on pipeline infrastructure in the Kurdish region of Iraq could set the stage for gas exports to Europe, Russian energy company Rosneft said. ... more 
Oil promise for OMV in the Barents SeaWashington DC (UPI) Sep 18, 2017 The Norwegian government said Monday it was assessing the discovery of oil from an appraisal well drilled by Austria's OMV in a section of the Barents Sea. ... more 
Crude oil prices brush up against apparent ceilingWashington DC (UPI) Sep 18, 2017 Emerging analyst sentiment that the upside potential for the recent rally in crude oil prices is limited may be contributing to the drop witnessed early Monday. ... more 
New search-and-rescue services evolve for Barents Sea oil workWashington DC (UPI) Sep 18, 2017 Norwegian energy company Statoil said it awarded contracts for the same Sikorsky helicopters that were grounded earlier after an offshore accident. ... more |
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  Menlo Park CA (SPX) Sep 19, 2017 
A project led by the Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory will combine artificial intelligence with massive amounts of data and industry experience from a dozen U.S. partners to identify places where the electric grid is vulnerable to disruption, reinforce those spots in advance and recover faster when failures do occur.
The eventual goal is an autonomous grid that s ... more Beojing, China (SPX) Sep 04, 2017Scientists propose method to improve microgrid stability and reliability  Washington (UPI) Aug 29, 2017ADB: New finance model needed for low-carbon shift in Asia  Beijing (AFP) Aug 28, 2017China merges energy giants into global leader |
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 Richmond, Canada (SPX) Sep 13, 2017 
Corvus Energy is pleased to announce that it has been selected by Norwegian maritime electronics firm Elmarin AS as the supplier of lithium ion based energy storage systems (ESS) for three new hybrid fishing vessels. The Orca Energy ESS from Corvus will supply electrical power to the fishing vessels' propulsion systems and electrical networks to enable environmentally-friendly and lower cost ope ... more Chicago IL (SPX) Sep 13, 2017Researchers challenge status quo of battery commercialization  Newark DE (SPX) Sep 13, 2017More durable, less expensive fuel cells Stanford CA (SPX) Sep 19, 2017Stanford professor tests a cooling system that works without electricity |
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 Washington (UPI) Sep 14, 2017 
Kimberly-Clark, a paper-based personal care production company, said today that it will now get about a third of its power needs met by wind power in Texas and Oklahoma.
The company, which has its headquarters in Texas, announced it has agreed to purchase 245 megawatts worth of electricity from two new wind power projects in Texas and Oklahoma. That's the equivalent of about one-third o ... moreWashington DC (SPX) Sep 19, 2017Finding better wind energy potential with the new European Wind Atlas  London (AFP) Sept 11, 2017UK wind electricity cheaper than nuclear: data Washington (UPI) Sep 7, 2017Last of the 67 turbines for a British wind farm installed |
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 Cambridge, UK (SPX) Sep 07, 2017 
Researchers have shown that defects in the molecular structure of perovskites - a material which could revolutionise the solar cell industry - can be "healed" by exposing it to light and just the right amount of humidity. The international team of researchers demonstrated in 2016 that defects in the crystalline structure of perovskites could be healed by exposing them to light, but the effects w ... more Dubai (AFP) Sept 16, 2017Dubai awards contract for final phase of solar park  San Diego CA (SPX) Sep 07, 2017Engineers develop tools to share power from renewable energy sources during outages  Washington (UPI) Sep 13, 2017Obama-era solar power program reaches goal early |
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 Bloomington IN (SPX) Sep 19, 2017 
A discovery by Indiana University researchers could advance the long-term storage of nuclear waste, an increasingly burdensome and costly task for the public and private agencies that protect people from these harmful chemicals.
In a study published Sept. 14, the scientists report they have developed a new chemical principle with the potential to revolutionize the creation of specially eng ... more Paris (AFP) Sept 13, 2017Finland's TVO challenges approval of Areva bailout Princeton NJ (SPX) Sep 19, 2017Russia's use and stockpiles of highly enriched uranium pose significant nuclear risks  Strasbourg, France (AFP) Sept 13, 2017EU parliament opposes bid to reduce testing of Fukushima food imports |
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 Newark DE (SPX) Sep 13, 2017 
The shampoo you washed your hair with this morning. The balloons for the party. Refrigerators and sunglasses, medicine and mosquito repellent, guitar strings and fishing lures. These - and thousands of other products we use every day - contain chemicals made from petroleum. But researchers at the University of Delaware can now offer manufacturers a much sweeter alternative to this fossil fuel. ... more London, UK (SPX) Sep 13, 2017How to draw electricity from the bloodstream  Cardiff UK (SPX) Sep 13, 2017Scientists make methanol using air around us  Urbana IL (SPX) Sep 07, 2017Could switchgrass help China's air quality? |
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 Washington (UPI) Sep 15, 2017 
Indications of positive economic momentum for the G20, global tensions and terrorism left oil prices near the yearly high, despite volatility early Friday.
More than 20 people were hospitalized after an explosion shook a train leaving the Parsons Green station in southwest London during the morning rush hour. London's Metropolitan Police said there were treating it as a terrorist-relate ... more Washington (UPI) Sep 15, 2017Iran 'prepared for any measure' for oil market stability  Tehran (AFP) Sept 16, 2017China provides $10 billion credit line to Iran  Washington (UPI) Sep 15, 2017Russia's Gazprom raises investment guideline |
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 Paris (AFP) Sept 12, 2017 
Many climate scientists are convinced that mega-storms Harvey and Irma - which left scores dead and caused massive economic losses - were boosted by global warming, but hesitate to say so in as many words.
Call it the hurricane paradox.
On the one hand, top experts point to the laws of physics, computer modelling, and measurable increases in sea levels and the temperatures of both ocea ... more United Nations, United States (AFP) Sept 18, 2017France hopeful of persuading Trump to stay in climate accord  Washington (AFP) Sept 17, 2017US looks to work with Paris climate accord 'partners': Tillerson  Montreal (AFP) Sept 17, 2017US says it will withdraw from Paris accord without more favorable terms |
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 Washington (UPI) Sep 15, 2017 
The first batch of U.S. coal sent to Ukraine could open additional doors for bilateral energy trade, the Ukrainian minister of infrastructure said.
Minister Volodymyr Omelyan said Friday that, after declaring a state of emergency because of coal blockades in eastern Ukraine, his country was supported with the arrival of U.S. coal.
"My dream is that other ships coming from United ... more Sydney (AFP) Sept 1, 2017Rio completes Australia coal mines sale to China's Yancoal  Washington (UPI) Aug 22, 2017In a first, U.S. ships coal to Ukraine  Washington (UPI) Aug 14, 2017China to strictly control new coal-fired power capacity |
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 Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 19, 2017 
One of Chinese startups appears to be following in the footsteps of SpaceX as it has lately laid out its own project of reusable space launch system. Link Space, the country's first private rocket company, has recently presented the design of its New Line 1 (also known as Xin Gan Xian 1) launch vehicle, which could compete with SpaceX's Falcon 9 in the future.
Link Space uncovered the desi ... more Beijing (XNA) Sep 15, 2017Spacecraft passes docking test  Washington DC (Sputnik) Aug 31, 2017China, Russia to Have Smooth Space Cooperation, Says Expert  Beijing (XNA) Aug 31, 2017Kuaizhou-11 to send six satellites into space |
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 Paris (AFP) Sept 13, 2017 
Airbus said Wednesday it has finalised a more than $4 billion order with Cathay Pacific for 32 of its A321neo aircraft to revamp the Hong Kong-based carrier's regional affiliate.
The single-aisle medium-haul jets will be operated by Cathay Dragon which flies from Hong Kong to a number of Asian destinations, Airbus said in a statement.
A preliminary agreement had been signed in August. ... more Washington (UPI) Sep 7, 2017MD Helicopter contracted for 150 Cayuse Warriors for Afghan air force  Washington (UPI) Sep 11, 2017Bahrain seeks new F-16Vs, upgrade of existing fighters  Washington (UPI) Sep 12, 2017DynCorp receives $103.2 million contract for training aircraft maintenance |
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 Washington (AFP) Sept 14, 2017 
Tesla plans to unveil a heavy transport truck next month, in a further broadening of the product lineup for the electric vehicle maker.
Chief executive Elon Musk made the announcement in a tweet late Wednesday, indicating the new truck would be shown at its California design center in Hawthorne, California.
"Tesla Semi truck unveil & test ride tentatively scheduled for Oct 26th in Hawtho ... more New York (AFP) Sept 12, 2017Tesla system partly to blame in fatal 2016 crash: safety panel  Frankfurt Am Main (AFP) Sept 11, 2017Volkswagen to electrify entire range by 2030  Beijing (AFP) Sept 14, 2017VW recalls 4.86 million vehicles in China over airbag concerns |
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 Washington DC (SPX) Sep 15, 2017 
Researchers from the Graphene Flagship have demonstrated that graphene-based materials can be used to boost the properties of spider's silk. The silk - produced naturally by the spiders, incorporating graphene and carbon nanotubes (rolled up graphene sheets) introduced in their environment - had enhanced mechanical properties of up to three times the strength and ten times the toughness of the u ... more Paris (AFP) Sept 13, 2017Jail terms for French carbon trading scammers  Ames IA (SPX) Aug 30, 2017Ames Laboratory scientists move graphene closer to transistor applications  Raleigh NC (SPX) Aug 31, 2017Researchers set new bar for water-splitting, CO2-splitting techniques |
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 Eindhoven, Netherlands (SPX) Sep 15, 2017 
The era of fully fledged quantum computers threatens to destroy internet security as we know it. Researchers are in a race against time to prepare new cryptographic techniques before the arrival of quantum computers, as cryptographers Tanja Lange (Eindhoven University of Technology, the Netherlands) and Daniel J. Bernstein (University of Illinois at Chicago, USA) describe in the journal Nature. ... more Washington (AFP) Sept 14, 2017Trump blocks Chinese acquisition of US semiconductor firm  Tokyo (AFP) Sept 14, 2017Toshiba: Japan's faded titan selling the family silver  Sydney, Australia (SPX) Sep 07, 2017Flip-flop qubits: Radical new quantum computing design invented |
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 Ahmedabad, India (AFP) Sept 10, 2017 
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe will break ground on India's first bullet train project on Thursday in western Gujarat state, as the country seeks faster travel for millions.
Modi has pledged to invest billions of dollars to modernise India's creaking railway system, with the bullet train one of his key election promises ahead of his landslide vict ... more Washington DC (SPX) Aug 30, 2017In the face of climate change can our engineers keep the trains running on time  New York (AFP) Aug 2, 2017Hyperloop startup says superfast rail a reality  Hong Kong (AFP) Aug 3, 2017Hong Kong lawmakers grill justice chief over China rail link |
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 Washington (UPI) Sep 14, 2017 
The British government risks sliding backwards on air quality to the detriment of human health through plans to leave the EU, a special U.N. envoy said.
British Prime Minister Theresa May said Tuesday that Parliament made the "historic decision" to vote for a bill that gives clarity for the path out of the European Union. Separate from the Article 50 process that breaks the formal relat ... more London (AFP) Sept 11, 2017UN slams UK government over 'plague' of air pollution  Colombo (AFP) Sept 1, 2017Sri Lanka bans plastic after garbage crisis  Bras�lia (AFP) Sept 1, 2017Brazil government freezes Amazon mining plans |
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