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  Cambridge UK (SPX) Nov 10, 2017 Researchers have successfully incorporated washable, stretchable and breathable electronic circuits into fabric, opening up new possibilities for smart textiles and wearable electronics. The circuits were made with cheap, safe and environmentally friendly inks, and printed using conventional inkjet printing techniques. The researchers, from the University of Cambridge, working with colleagues in Italy and China, have demonstrated how graphene - a two-dimensional form of carbon - can be directly pr ... read more |
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Cool textiles to beat the heatWashington DC (SPX) Nov 10, 2017 Air-conditioned buildings bring welcome relief to people coming in from the heat. But creating that comfort comes with a cost to our wallets and the environment in the form of increased energy bills ... more  
China signs $37 billion deal to buy 300 Boeing planesBeijing (AFP) Nov 9, 2017 China signed an agreement Thursday to buy 300 airplanes from US aerospace giant Boeing valued over $37 billion, as part of a multi-billion dollar raft of deals announced during President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing. ... more 
New quantum materials offer novel route to 3-D electronic devicesHelsinki, Finland (SPX) Nov 10, 2017 Researchers have shown how the principles of general relativity open the door to novel electronic applications such as a three-dimensional electron lens and electronic invisibility devices. In ... more  
Measuring atoms for better navigation and mineral detectionBrisbane, Australia (SPX) Nov 10, 2017 Better navigation systems and tracking of minerals and water may be the result of a new discovery by physicists studying atom measurement devices. University of Queensland PhD candidate Mr Sam ... more |
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An effective solution for collecting spilled petroleumMoscow, Russia (SPX) Nov 10, 2017 Chemists from the RUDN University have synthesized new surfactants and studied their characteristics. The compounds obtained can efficiently collect petroleum spilled on the water surface. The scien ... more  
Moscow says Twitter to store user data in RussiaMoscow (AFP) Nov 8, 2017 Russia's telecoms watchdog said Wednesday that Twitter had agreed to store the personal data of Russian nationals on servers located in Russia by mid-2018 to avoid the prospect of a ban. ... more  
US slams World Bank lending to rich countries like ChinaWashington (AFP) Nov 8, 2017 World Bank lending to countries like China that are rich enough to finance their own development hurts poor countries that need help, a senior US Treasury official said Wednesday. ... more  
Uber IPO 'target' is 2019: CEONew York (AFP) Nov 9, 2017 Uber is on track for a 2019 public stock offering and the plan is not dependent on new funding from Japan's SoftBank, the global ride-sharing giant's CEO said Thursday. ... more 
Uber joins forces with NASA to develop flying taxisLos Angeles (AFP) Nov 9, 2017 Uber on Wednesday unveiled a partnership with NASA that will see it develop flying taxis priced competitively with standard Uber journeys. ... more 
Ford, Chinese firm to invest $756 million on electric carsBeijing (AFP) Nov 8, 2017 US auto stalwart Ford announced on Wednesday a $756 million investment with its Chinese joint venture to produce electric cars, just as US President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing for thorny trade talks. ... more |
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 S. Korea to fine BMW, Mercedes, Porsche over emission rule breaches 
House committee passes bill to unlock more U.S. offshore areas to drillersWashington (UPI) Nov 9, 2017 Though it passed a committee with bipartisan support, a Democratic leader in the U.S. House said efforts to expand offshore drilling show signs of "mental exhaustion." ... more 
OMV sees Brent oil at $52 for the yearWashington (UPI) Nov 9, 2017 A 9 percent gain in realized crude oil prices during the third quarter helped contribute to a 52 percent jump in year-on-year profits, Austria's OMV said. ... more 
Shale-rich Oklahoma fails to pass budget measureWashington (UPI) Nov 9, 2017 The worst-case scenario for shale-rich Oklahoma is now a reality after state leaders in the House failed to advance a budget plan, the governor said. ... more 
Risk premium resurfaces for oil, but economic trends offer balanceWashington (UPI) Nov 9, 2017 Crackdowns in Saudi Arabia were balanced by signs that European economic growth was stronger, but facing pressures ahead, to send oil prices higher Thursday. ... more |
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  Washington DC (SPX) Nov 08, 2017 
Electrical physicists from Czech Technical University have provided additional evidence that new current sensors introduce errors when assessing current through iron conductors. It's crucial to correct this flaw in the new sensors so that operators of the electrical grid can correctly respond to threats to the system.
The researchers show how a difference in a conductor's magnetic permeabi ... more Washington (UPI) Oct 23, 2017Japan faces challenges in cutting CO2, Moody's finds  Washington (UPI) Oct 19, 2017IEA: An electrified world would cost $31B per year to achieve  Washington (UPI) Oct 1, 2017'Fuel-secure' steps in Washington counterintuitive, green group says |
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 Waterloo, Canada (SPX) Oct 26, 2017 
The ability to charge cellphones in seconds is one step closer after researchers at the University of Waterloo used nanotechnology to significantly improve energy-storage devices known as supercapacitors.
Their novel design roughly doubles the amount of electrical energy the rapid-charging devices can hold, helping pave the way for eventual use in everything from smartphones and laptop com ... moreWashington DC (SPX) Nov 10, 2017Cool textiles to beat the heat  Washington (UPI) Nov 7, 2017Scientists design smart paper capable of detecting water, conducting electricity  Houston TX (SPX) Nov 06, 2017Microscopic defects make batteries better |
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 Washington (UPI) Oct 26, 2017 
The state of New York aims to become a new hub for the wind energy industry with its unique geographical position and ambitions goals, a state leader said.
New York ranks 11th in the nation in terms of installed wind energy capacity and is the 15th windiest. As of 2014, the state had 20 wind energy projects in service, with a total capacity of 1.8 gigawatts of capacity. The state set of ... more Canberra, Australia (SPX) Oct 20, 2017Construction to begin on $160 million Industry Leading Hybrid Renewable Energy Project  Thuwal, Saudi Arabia (SPX) Oct 18, 2017A kite that might fly  Washington (UPI) Oct 17, 2017Scotland outreach to Canada yields wind energy investment |
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 Phoenix, AZ (SPX) Nov 06, 2017 
OMCO Solar, a division of OMCO Holdings, has announced a significant expansion to their solar product offerings and construction leadership teams, bringing years of solar experience to support the launch of their exclusive, Field-Fast fixed-tilt racking solution.
Chosen as Director of Solar Product Engineering, Matt Kesler will oversee all current and future solar engineering and design op ... more Warsaw, Poland (SPX) Nov 08, 2017Mechanochemistry paves the way to higher quality perovskite photovoltaics  Washington (AFP) Nov 4, 2017US renewable energy booms despite Trump vow to quit Paris deal  Santa Cruz CA (SPX) Nov 06, 2017Solar greenhouses generate electricity and grow healthy crops |
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 Sofia (AFP) Nov 3, 2017 
Bulgaria's nuclear energy watchdog greenlighted on Friday an extension of the lifespan of one of two Soviet-built reactors at the country's sole nuclear power plant.
The 1,000-megawatt unit in Kozloduy was built in 1987 and its operating licence was due to expire on November 5.
But the BNRA nuclear regulator agreed to extend the permit by another 10 years after extensive equipment checks ... more Paris (AFP) Nov 7, 2017France backtracks on nuclear power reduction target  Hanover NH (SPX) Nov 08, 2017Nuclear energy programs may not increase likelihood of proliferation  New Brunswick NJ (SPX) Nov 02, 2017Rutgers-led research could revolutionize nuclear waste reprocessing and save money |
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 Indianapolis IN (SPX) Nov 06, 2017 
A study examining how certain decisions impact what farmers plant and harvest identified one crucial factor that researchers believe needs to be added to the list of decision variables when considering bioenergy crops: the option value.
Most studies have not examined the role of the option value, which has to do with farmers waiting to see how bioenergy crop prices will change in the futur ... more Philadelphia PA (SPX) Nov 06, 2017Penn researchers mimic giant clams to enhance the production of biofuel  Newark DE (SPX) Nov 01, 2017Research aims to help renewable jet fuel take flight  Champaign IL (SPX) Oct 25, 2017Expanding Brazilian sugarcane could dent global CO2 emissions |
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 Washington (UPI) Nov 9, 2017 
A 9 percent gain in realized crude oil prices during the third quarter helped contribute to a 52 percent jump in year-on-year profits, Austria's OMV said.
OMV reported an operating net profit in the third quarter of $933 million, up 52 percent from the same period last year. The company said gains were supported by a 14 percent quarterly gain in Brent crude oil prices, which it said cam ... more Washington (UPI) Nov 9, 2017DNO says Kurdish oil operations continuing without interruption  Washington (UPI) Nov 9, 2017China examines LNG potential in Alaska Moscow, Russia (SPX) Nov 10, 2017An effective solution for collecting spilled petroleum |
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 Paris (AFP) Nov 9, 2017 
The failure of wealthy nations to deliver on short-term climate commitments could hinder the rollout of a landmark treaty, a bloc of 134 developing countries, including India and China, warned Thursday at UN negotiations in Bonn.
The diplomatic spat has underscored the difficulty of reaching a consensus at the 196-nation talks.
"If we do not respect decisions that we have made, then how ... more Brussels (AFP) Nov 8, 2017EU to cut car emissions to meet climate targets, rival China  Potsdam, Germany (SPX) Nov 08, 2017Cities can cut greenhouse gas emissions far beyond their urban borders  Bonn (AFP) Nov 7, 2017Syria to join Paris climate pact, isolating US |
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 Hambach Coal Mine, Near Niederzier, Germany (AFP) Nov 5, 2017 
Environmental activists wearing hazard suits marched onto one of the world's largest open-pit coal mines, near Bonn, on Sunday, the eve of 196-nation UN climate talks in the west German city.
Some two hundred protesters crossed a denuded no-man's land and lined up like guards at the edge of the 40-square kilometre (15 square mile) Hambach opencast coal mine, the biggest manmade hole in Euro ... more Washington (UPI) Oct 17, 2017Coal still holds a slight edge as U.S. power source  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 |
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 Beijing (XNA) Nov 02, 2017 
China plans to launch its reusable spacecraft in 2020, according to a statement from China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Tuesday.
Unlike traditional one-off spacecraft, the new spacecraft will fly into the sky like an aircraft, said Chen Hongbo, a researcher from the corporation.
The spacecraft can transport people or payload into the orbit and return to Earth.
C ... more Beijing (XNA) Oct 23, 2017Space will see Communist loyalty: Chinese astronaut  Beijing (XNA) Oct 02, 2017China launches three satellites  Beijing (XNA) Oct 02, 2017Mars probe to carry 13 types of payload on 2020 mission |
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 Moffett Field CA (SPX) Nov 09, 2017 
NASA's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD) conducts research based on a deliberate and well-coordinated strategic implementation plan. This plan is being expanded to include research into an area emerging so quickly there's no page for it yet on Wikipedia.
It's Urban Air Mobility, or UAM.
Our definition for UAM is a safe and efficient system for air passenger and cargo tr ... more Washington (UPI) Nov 8, 2017Lockheed test pilot reaches 100 hours in proposed 5th generation trainer  Taipei (AFP) Nov 8, 2017Taiwan grounds Mirage jets after plane goes missing  Washington (UPI) Nov 9, 2017BAE completes full scale test of F-35A airframe |
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 New York (AFP) Nov 9, 2017 
Uber is on track for a 2019 public stock offering and the plan is not dependent on new funding from Japan's SoftBank, the global ride-sharing giant's CEO said Thursday.
Speaking at a New York Times conference, Dara Khosrowshahi said "2019 is the target" and that co-founder and former CEO Travis Kalanick and the rest of the board agree on the plan for an initial public offering.
"We have ... moreBeijing (AFP) Nov 8, 2017Ford, Chinese firm to invest $756 million on electric cars  Seoul (AFP) Nov 9, 2017S. Korea to fine BMW, Mercedes, Porsche over emission rule breaches Los Angeles (AFP) Nov 9, 2017Uber joins forces with NASA to develop flying taxis |
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 Los Alamos NM (SPX) Nov 08, 2017 
For the first time in the U.S., time-resolved small-angle x-ray scattering (TRSAXS) is used to observe ultra-fast carbon clustering and graphite and nanodiamond production in the insensitive explosive Plastic Bonded Explosive (PBX) 9502, potentially leading to better computer models of explosive performance.
"Carbon clusters are produced during the chemical process of detonation in high ex ... more Brussels (AFP) Nov 9, 2017EU agrees to reform world's largest carbon market  Washington DC (SPX) Nov 06, 2017The fingerprints of coastal carbon sinks  Gothenburg, Sweden (SPX) Nov 03, 2017Graphene enables high-speed electronics on flexible materials |
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 University Park PA (SPX) Nov 06, 2017 
In London's St. Paul's Cathedral, a whisper can be heard far across the circular whispering gallery as the sound curves around the walls. Now, an optical whispering gallery mode resonator developed by Penn State electrical engineers can spin light around the circumference of a tiny sphere millions of times, creating an ultrasensitive microchip-based sensor for multiple applications.
"Whisp ... more Boston MA (SPX) Nov 10, 2017Researchers develop flexible, stretchable photonic devices  Cambridge UK (SPX) Nov 10, 2017Fully integrated circuits printed directly onto fabric Helsinki, Finland (SPX) Nov 10, 2017New quantum materials offer novel route to 3-D electronic devices |
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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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 New Delhi (AFP) Nov 9, 2017 
New Delhi banned all construction, barred lorries from entering the city and announced stringent restrictions on private car use on Thursday, seeking to combat a massive spike in pollution across large swathes of India and Pakistan.
Tens of thousands of schools in Delhi and surrounding states remained closed as a hazardous fog of toxic pollution cloaked the region for a third day, bringing g ... more New Delhi (AFP) Nov 9, 2017Delhi's poor bear the brunt of deadly smog  New Delhi (AFP) Nov 7, 2017Schools shut amid health emergency as smog blankets India's capital  Durham NC (SPX) Nov 06, 2017Molybdenum in Wisconsin wells not from coal ash |
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