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  Austin TX (SPX) Jan 19, 2018 Engineers worldwide have been developing alternative ways to provide greater memory storage capacity on even smaller computer chips. Previous research into two-dimensional atomic sheets for memory storage has failed to uncover their potential - until now. A team of electrical engineers at The University of Texas at Austin, in collaboration with Peking University scientists, has developed the thinnest memory storage device with dense memory capacity, paving the way for faster, smaller and smarter c ... read more |
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Physicists succeed in measuring mechanical properties of 2-D monolayer materialsSaarbrucken, Germany (SPX) Jan 19, 2018 The thinnest materials that can be produced today have the thickness of a single atom. These materials - known as two-dimensional materials - exhibit properties that are very different compared with ... more  
USA: Framatome to acquire Instrumentation and Control nuclear business of Schneider ElectricParis, France (SPX) Jan 19, 2018 Framatome has announced an agreement with Schneider Electric to acquire its nuclear automation business. The two companies recently signed an asset purchase agreement that outlines the terms of the ... more 
The world's first all-Si laserBeijing, China (SPX) Jan 19, 2018 Integrated Si photonics incorporates the essence of the two pillar industries of "microelectronics" and "optoelectronics", which is expected to bring new technological revolution in a variety of fie ... more  
A miniaturized origami-inspired robot combines micrometer precision with high speedBoston MA (SPX) Jan 19, 2018 Because of their high precision and speed, Delta robots are deployed in many industrial processes, including pick-and-place assemblies, machining, welding and food packaging. Starting with the first ... more |
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Magnetic liquids improve energy efficiency of buildingsJena, Germany (SPX) Jan 19, 2018 Climate protection and the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions have been on top of global development agendas. Accordingly, research and development projects have been conducted on national and in ... more  
Hazardous contamination found around lead battery recycling plants in 7 African countriesSan Francisco CA (SPX) Jan 19, 2018 Extensive lead contamination was found in lead battery recycling plants and surrounding communities in seven African countries. The contamination levels in soil ranged up to 14% lead with average co ... more  
To maximize sugarcane harvesting, use the right bladeUrbana IL (SPX) Jan 19, 2018 You wouldn't use the same knife to cut through a thick steak as you would to slice an angel food cake, right? Although that may be a ridiculous comparison, the same principle holds true when harvest ... more 
Self-healing fungi concrete could provide sustainable solution to crumbling infrastructureBinghamton NY (SPX) Jan 19, 2018 A new self-healing fungi concrete, co-developed by researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York, could help repair cracks in aging concrete permanently, and help save America's ... more  
Watchmakers hope to make Chinese market tickGeneva (AFP) Jan 17, 2018 Watchmakers at the industry's major fair in Geneva this week said they are bringing themselves up to speed in the digital age following China's economic recovery. ... more  
Peugeot plans electric versions of all cars by 2025Paris (AFP) Jan 18, 2018 French carmaker PSA, owner of the Peugeot, Citroen, Opel, Vauxhall and DS brands, will offer an electric version of all its models by 2025, CEO Carlos Tavares has said. ... more  
China economy rebounds in 2017 with 6.9% growthBeijing (AFP) Jan 18, 2018 China's economy grew a forecast-beating 6.9 percent in 2017, picking up steam for the first time since 2010 despite its battles against a massive debt and polluting factories, official data showed Thursday. ... more |
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Statoil to start new North Sea exploration effort in FebruaryWashington (UPI) Jan 18, 2018 After a record-setting auction for rights to mostly North Sea operations, the Norwegian government said Statoil now has approval for exploration in the area ... more 
Florida Democrat plays hardball on Trump's offshore drilling planWashington (UPI) Jan 18, 2018 A Florida senator at the heart of the push back on President Trump's offshore drilling plans said he was blocking federal appointments in a move for clarity. ... more 
BP called to overhaul oil fields in Iraq's Kirkuk provinceWashington (UPI) Jan 18, 2018 The oil fields in the northern Iraqi province of Kirkuk could be rehabilitated with the help of British energy company BP, the Iraqi government said Thursday. ... more |
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China spots four oil slicks from sunken tankerBeijing (AFP) Jan 18, 2018 The spill from a sunken Iranian tanker off China's east coast has spawned four oil slicks as authorities prepared to send robots to the wreckage to assess the environmental damage. ... more 
Demand data offsets Chinese growth to push oil prices lowerWashington (UPI) Jan 18, 2018 Mixed results on oil and gasoline inventory in the United States pushed the price of oil lower early Thursday, despite economic gains from China ... more 
BHP Billiton continues U.S. shale exit plansWashington (UPI) Jan 18, 2018 Australian energy and mining giant BHP Billiton said Thursday it was on pace start selling off its U.S. shale assets during the first quarter of the year. ... more 
Michigan advocates lay out alternatives to controversial Line 5Washington (UPI) Jan 18, 2018 An advocacy group said it was advising Michigan leaders on how to close a pipeline system spanning the two peninsulas, but doing without it won't be easy. ... more  
Chinese solar boom sparks global renewables boon: studyParis (AFP) Jan 16, 2018 A Chinese boom in solar panel installation last year helped drive global investment in renewable clean energy technology to record levels, a new study showed Tuesday. ... more 
Malaysia protest against EU push to ban palm oil in biofuelsKuala Lumpur (AFP) Jan 16, 2018 Hundreds of Malaysian palm oil farmers protested Tuesday against a push by the European Parliament to ban the use of the commodity in biofuels, saying it would devastate rural people's livelihoods. ... more  
German offshore wind farm closer to powering mainland(UPI) Jan 17, 2018 Construction of a wind farm in the German waters of the Baltic Sea, set to supply power for 400,000 homes, is ahead of schedule, the head company said. ... more |
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 Norway aims for all short-haul flights 100% electric by 2040  
Iran says Trump has thrown Airbus deals into doubtTehran (AFP) Jan 17, 2018 Iran warned Wednesday that its multi-billion dollar deals for Airbus planes had been thrown into doubt by US President Donald Trump's attacks on the nuclear deal. ... more 
Trump tells Xi US trade deficit with China 'not sustainable': W.HouseWashington (AFP) Jan 16, 2018 US President Donald Trump told Chinese leader Xi Jinping he was disappointed about Washington's deepening trade deficit with Beijing, calling the situation "not sustainable," the White House said Tuesday. ... more 
Bangladesh blacklists Chinese firm over alleged bribeDhaka (AFP) Jan 17, 2018 Bangladesh has blacklisted a top Chinese construction firm for allegedly trying to bribe a senior government official and stopped its work in the country. ... more |
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 Jena, Germany (SPX) Jan 19, 2018 
Climate protection and the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions have been on top of global development agendas. Accordingly, research and development projects have been conducted on national and international levels, which aim for the improvement of the CO2-footprint in diverse processes.
Apart from particularly energy-intensive sectors of the industry, the building sector in particular i ... more |
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 Cambridge UK (SPX) Jan 11, 2018 
A new design of algae-powered fuel cells that is five times more efficient than existing plant and algal models, as well as being potentially more cost-effective to produce and practical to use, has been developed by researchers at the University of Cambridge.
As the global population increases, so too does energy demand. The threat of climate change means that there is an urgent need to f ... more |
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 New York (AFP) Jan 10, 2018  New York announced plans Wednesday to sell off $5 billion in fossil fuel investments from city pension funds after suing for billions of dollars in damages from oil companies to help fund protection against climate change.
While other cities in Europe and the United States have already taken similar steps, New York hailed its move as significant as it is the biggest metropolis in the country ... more |
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 Nanjing Beijing (XNA) Jan 19, 2018 
China's first nano-satellite with primary and middle school students involved in the development and building process will be launched into space Friday.
The satellite, named after late Premier Zhou Enlai, was sent from its production base in Huai'an Youth Comprehensive Development Base in east China's Jiangsu Province to Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China's Gansu Province ... more |
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