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  Gothenburg, Sweden (SPX) Oct 23, 2017 Researchers have discovered a new way to produce high energy photon beams. The new method makes it possible to produce these gamma rays in a highly efficient way, compared with today's technique. The obtained energy is a billion times higher than the energy of photons in visible light. These high intensity gamma rays significantly exceed all known limits, and pave the way towards new fundamental studies. "When we exceed the limit of what is currently possible, we can see deeper into the basic elem ... read more |
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Global CO2 emissions stalled for the third year in a rowMunich, Germany (SPX) Oct 23, 2017 The annual assessment of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by the JRC and the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL) confirms that CO2 emissions have stalled for the third year in a r ... more  
Swansea University's physicists develop a new quantum simulation protocolSwansea UK (SPX) Oct 23, 2017 For most everyday experiences, such as riding a bicycle, using a lift or catching a ball, classical (Newtonian) mechanics is perfectly accurate. However, at atomic and subatomic scales Nature ... more  
Transparent solar technology represents 'wave of the future'East Lansing MI (SPX) Oct 24, 2017 See-through solar materials that can be applied to windows represent a massive source of untapped energy and could harvest as much power as bigger, bulkier rooftop solar units, scientists report in ... more  
Electricity from shale gas versus coalAnn Arbor MI (SPX) Oct 24, 2017 Despite widespread concern about potential human health impacts from hydraulic fracturing, the lifetime toxic chemical releases associated with coal-generated electricity are 10 to 100 times greater ... more |
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How solar peaker plants could replace gas peakersWashington DC (SPX) Oct 23, 2017 Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) can be a night-only dispatchable (D-CSP) plant; with its entire solar energy absorbed by day to be delivered after dark to cover the evening peak load on the grid, acc ... more  
The drop that's good to the very endWashington DC (SPX) Oct 18, 2017 Even in ancient Greece, philosopher Aristotle tried to sum up all the ways that water can behave. Now, about 2,400 years later, two Imperial College London scientists, using laser-flash photography ... more  
MATRIX pitched as a game changer for used fuel dry storageParis (SPX) Oct 23, 2017 AREVA TN, the nuclear logistics affiliate of New AREVA, is launching an advanced used nuclear fuel storage overpack, NUHOMS MATRIX. With its improved capacity and performance, NUHOMS MATRIX addresse ... more 
Solid or liquid? Researcher proposes a new definition of glassSao Paulo, Brazil (SPX) Oct 20, 2017 Is glass a solid or a liquid? This question, which has been vigorously discussed by specialists in the field for some decades, has just been answered anew: "Glass is a non-equilibrium, non-crystalli ... more 
High field magnet at BER II offers Insights into a hidden orderBerlin, Germany (SPX) Oct 23, 2017 Crystals comprising the elements uranium, ruthenium, rhodium, and silicon have a simple geometric structure and should no longer be hiding any secrets. However, that is not the case - quite the cont ... more  
Bridging the terahertz gapBoston MA (SPX) Oct 18, 2017 Optical frequency combs are widely-used, high-precision tools for measuring and detecting different frequencies - a.k.a. colors - of light. Unlike conventional lasers, which emit a single frequency, ... more |
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Sulfur may be key for safe rechargeable lithium batteriesUniversity Park PA (SPX) Oct 16, 2017 We have come a long way from leaky sulfur-acid automobile batteries, but modern lithium batteries still have some down sides. Now a team of Penn State engineers have a different type of lithium sulf ... more 
Dessel: a new step forward with the dismantling of the siteDessel, Belgium (SPX) Oct 20, 2017 On October 9, 2017, the Belgian Federal Agency for Nuclear Control (Agence Federale de Controle Nucleaire - AFCN) gave its approval for the demolition of buildings 1 and 2 of the plant of FBFC Inter ... more 
Gas has environmental benefits, with caveatsWashington (UPI) Oct 23, 2017 Natural gas offers a cleaner power source when compared with other fuels, but a report Monday from the IEA said comparing gas to coal sets the bar too low. ... more 
Trump tells Paris, Berlin to 'keep making money' via trade with TehranWashington (AFP) Oct 23, 2017 US President Donald Trump said in an interview aired Sunday he does not object to France and Germany continuing trade with Iran, despite his refusal to certify the Iran nuclear deal. ... more |
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  Washington (UPI) Oct 19, 2017 
The investments necessary to provide electricity for the entire world population is less than 2 percent of total energy investments, the IEA said Thursday.
A report from the International Energy Agency, published Thursday, finds that providing universal access to electricity within 13 years would require an investment of $31 billion per year, which the report said was less than 2 percen ... more Washington (UPI) Oct 1, 2017'Fuel-secure' steps in Washington counterintuitive, green group says  Menlo Park CA (SPX) Sep 19, 2017SLAC-led project will use AI to prevent or minimize electric grid failures  Beojing, China (SPX) Sep 04, 2017Scientists propose method to improve microgrid stability and reliability |
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 Plainsboro NJ (SPX) Oct 16, 2017 
A key hurdle for fusion researchers is understanding turbulence, the ripples and eddies that can cause the superhot plasma that fuels fusion reactions to leak heat and particles and keep fusion from taking place. Comprehending and reducing turbulence will facilitate the development of fusion as a safe, clean and abundant source of energy for generating electricity from power plants around the wo ... moreUniversity Park PA (SPX) Oct 16, 2017Sulfur may be key for safe rechargeable lithium batteries  Plainsboro NJ (SPX) Oct 20, 2017The blob that ate the tokamak  Plainsboro NJ (SPX) Oct 18, 2017Loops of liquid metal can improve future fusion power plants |
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 Canberra, Australia (SPX) Oct 20, 2017 
Australia's international wind energy company Windlab Limited will begin construction of the innovative $160 million Kennedy Energy Park hybrid renewable energy project, after securing financing from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation and the Australian Renewable Energy Agency. The project is owned by Kennedy Energy Park Holdings Pty Ltd, a joint venture between Windlab and Eurus Energy Holdin ... more Thuwal, Saudi Arabia (SPX) Oct 18, 2017A kite that might fly  Washington (UPI) Oct 17, 2017Scotland outreach to Canada yields wind energy investment  Edinburgh (AFP) Oct 18, 2017First floating wind farm starts operation in Scotland |
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 Washington DC (SPX) Oct 23, 2017 
Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) can be a night-only dispatchable (D-CSP) plant; with its entire solar energy absorbed by day to be delivered after dark to cover the evening peak load on the grid, according to a study funded by the US Department of Energy (DOE). The finding is timely. California's Governor has just signed a bill that outlaws fossil-fueled peaker plants.
Under a technology 2 ... more Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 19, 2017SCE monopoly abuse of power prompts the necessity of off-grid inventions East Lansing MI (SPX) Oct 24, 2017Transparent solar technology represents 'wave of the future'  Cayce SC (SPX) Oct 20, 2017Clean Energy Collective Starts Construction on SCE and G Community Solar Facilities |
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 Seoul (AFP) Oct 20, 2017 
South Korea on Friday decided to push ahead with the construction of two new nuclear reactors after months of heated debate over whether the country should start weaning itself off atomic energy.
A state commission, based on a survey of 471 jurors selected across the country, recommended finishing construction of the Shin Kori-5 and Shin Kori-6 reactors near the southeastern city of Ulsan. ... more Seoul, South Korea (SPX) Oct 20, 2017AREVA NP awarded contract for safety upgrades in seven reactors  Daniken, Switzerland (SPX) Oct 20, 2017AREVA NP installs a system allowing flexible electricity generation at Goesgen nuclear power plant Paris (SPX) Oct 23, 2017MATRIX pitched as a game changer for used fuel dry storage |
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 Leuven, Belgium (SPX) Oct 20, 2017 
To make natural gas and biogas suitable for use, the methane has to be separated from the CO2. This involves the use of membranes: filters that stop the methane and let the CO2 pass through. Researchers at KU Leuven (University of Leuven), Belgium, have developed a new membrane that makes the separation process much more effective.
When it comes to extracting natural gas or producing bioga ... more Chicago IL (SPX) Oct 16, 2017Converting carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide using water, electricity  Styria, Austria (SPX) Oct 16, 2017Breaking down stubborn cellulose  Liverpool UK (SPX) Oct 09, 2017Breakthrough in direct activation of CO2 and CH4 into liquid fuels and chemicals |
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 Washington (UPI) Oct 23, 2017 
Improved market conditions in North America helped drive strong revenue growth during the third quarter, drilling services company Halliburton said Monday.
"We had a strong quarter and I am very pleased with our results," President and CEO Jeff Miller said in a statement. "Our North American business is hitting on all cylinders and our international business proved resilient in a challe ... more Washington (UPI) Oct 23, 2017Oil prices diverge on competing trends Washington (UPI) Oct 23, 2017Gas has environmental benefits, with caveats  Washington (UPI) Oct 23, 2017Kremlin confirms respect for Iraq, after veiled warning on oil |
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 Washington DC (SPX) Oct 23, 2017 
The ocean plays a critical role in climate and weather, serving as a massive reservoir of heat and water that influences tropical storms, El Nin?o, and climate change. In addition, the ocean has absorbed 30 percent of the carbon dioxide associated with human activities, lessening the climate effects of fossil fuel combustion.
Ocean observing systems are important as they provide informatio ... more Managua (AFP) Oct 23, 2017Nicaragua signs Paris climate agreement  Philadelphia PA (SPX) Oct 16, 2017Geologic evidence is the forerunner of ominous prospects for a warming earth  Berlin (AFP) Oct 11, 2017'Plan B': Seven ways to engineer the climate |
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 Washington (UPI) Oct 17, 2017 
U.S. coal production in the first half of the year is slightly lower than last year, but still holds an edge as an electricity source, the government said.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported total U.S. coal production during the first half of the year was slightly lower than the same time last year, but higher than the first half 2016. The EIA's report said declines in ... more Sydney (AFP) Sept 22, 2017Rio in massive share buyback after coal mines sale  Washington (UPI) Sep 15, 2017First-ever U.S. coal shipment arrives in Ukraine Sydney (AFP) Sept 1, 2017Rio completes Australia coal mines sale to China's Yancoal |
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 Beijing (XNA) Oct 23, 2017 
Jing Haipeng, the first Chinese astronaut to go into space three times, has voiced his desire to go into space again as a further demonstration of his loyalty to the Communist Party of China (CPC).
"I'm eager to go to space again, be a pioneer in the battle one more time," said the 51-year-old major general and delegate to the ongoing 19th National Congress of the CPC.
"Let the vastn ... more Beijing (XNA) Oct 02, 2017China launches three satellites  Beijing (XNA) Oct 02, 2017Mars probe to carry 13 types of payload on 2020 mission  Adelaide, Australia (XNA) Oct 03, 2017UN official commends China's role in space cooperation |
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 Cleveland OH (SPX) Oct 18, 2017 
When ice builds up on aircraft bodies or engines, it can create a serious situation in flight. The shape of the wing can change, affecting the aerodynamics of the aircraft, and engine icing can result in a stall.
While NASA has spent decades studying the effects of aircraft icing, aerospace researchers are also developing new "icephobic" materials for aircraft components. The idea is to ap ... more Edwards AFB CA (SPX) Oct 20, 2017Hear This: 30 Percent Less Noise  Washington (UPI) Oct 20, 2017State Dept. proposes $343B C-17 support contract with Kuwait  Washington (UPI) Oct 20, 2017Multiple countries set to receive new eyes in the sky for Apache attack helicopters |
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 San Francisco (AFP) Oct 19, 2017 
US ridesharing giant Lyft announced Thursday it has received a $1 billion investment led by the venture arm of Google parent Alphabet, to help ramp up its challenge to market leader Uber.
Lyft said the new funding gives it a valuation of $11 billion as it steps up competition against Uber, reeling from a series of missteps and scandals which have forced out its founder and chief executive. ... more Manila (AFP) Oct 17, 2017President Duterte threatens iconic Philippine 'jeepney'  Laguna Beach, United States (AFP) Oct 18, 2017Baidu to hit the road with self-driving bus  Oslo (AFP) Oct 12, 2017Norway seeks 'Tesla tax' on electric cars |
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 Fort Collins CO (SPX) Oct 23, 2017 
For more than 100 years, biochar, a carbon-rich, charcoal-like substance made from oxygen-deprived plant or other organic matter, has both delighted and puzzled scientists. As a soil additive, biochar can store carbon and thus reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and it can slow-release nutrients to act as a non-toxic fertilizer.
But the precise chemistry by which biochar stores nutrients and ... moreMunich, Germany (SPX) Oct 23, 2017Global CO2 emissions stalled for the third year in a row  Pasadena CA (JPL) Oct 16, 2017NASA Pinpoints Cause of Earth's Recent Record Carbon Dioxide Spike  Pasadena CA (JPL) Oct 16, 2017New Insights From OCO-2 Showcased in Science |
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 Oak Ridge TN (SPX) Oct 18, 2017 
A new method that precisely measures the mysterious behavior and magnetic properties of electrons flowing across the surface of quantum materials could open a path to next-generation electronics.
Found at the heart of electronic devices, silicon-based semiconductors rely on the controlled electrical current responsible for powering electronics. These semiconductors can only access the elec ... more Singapore (SPX) Oct 23, 2017Novel 'converter' heralds breakthrough in ultra-fast data processing at nanoscale Boston MA (SPX) Oct 18, 2017Bridging the terahertz gap  Mumbai (AFP) Oct 12, 2017India's TCS profits fall amid weak growth in retail, banking |
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 Beijing (AFP) Sept 21, 2017 
China on Thursday increased the maximum speed of bullet trains on the Beijing-Shanghai line to 350 kilometres (217 miles) per hour, six years after a fatal accident led to a speed cap.
The speed limit had been reduced to 300 kilometres per hour after 40 people died in a high-speed train crash near Wenzhou in July 2011.
The acceleration cuts the 1,318-kilometre (819-mile) Beijing-Shanghai ... more Ahmedabad, India (AFP) Sept 10, 2017Modi, Abe to kick-start India's first bullet train project  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 |
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 Sonipat, India (AFP) Oct 19, 2017  As Hindus across India celebrate Diwali this week, scientists fear a ban on firecrackers and other emergency anti-pollution measures deployed by authorities may not be enough to prevent a repeat of last year's "airpocalypse" in Delhi.
Each year, as winter descends on the Indian capital, a perfect storm of seasonal crop stubble burning, dense cloud cover and smoke generated by millions of fir ... moreParis (AFP) Oct 19, 2017Pollution killed nine million people in 2015: report  New Delhi (AFP) Oct 20, 2017Delhi chokes on toxic haze despite Diwali fireworks ban  Ayia Napa, Cyprus (AFP) Oct 23, 2017Cyprus struggles to manage waste as tourist numbers soar |
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