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  Washington DC (UPI) May 10, 2018 Stakeholders are called to submit information that could support the design and operation of small-scale coal plants of the future, the U.S. government said. The objective of the request is to solicit stakeholder input on ways to develop small-scale plants that would use coal, but with lower emissions. These plants of the future are envisioned to be modular for lower cost, designed using advanced methods, small scale, highly efficient - greater than 40 percent efficiency --, and able to loa ... read more |
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For how long will the USA remain the Nobel Prize leader?Frankfurt, Germany (SPX) May 10, 2018 Since first being awarded in 1901, most Nobel Prizes for science have gone to the USA, the United Kingdom, Germany and France. An empirical study by Professor Claudius Gros from the Institute for Th ... more  
The big bell test challenges EinsteinWashington DC (SPX) May 10, 2018 On November 30th, 2016, more than 100,000 people around the world contributed to a suite of first-of-a-kind quantum physics experiments known as The BIG Bell Test. ... more  
Tech bends light more efficiently, offers wider angles for light inputRaleigh NC (SPX) May 10, 2018 Engineering and physics researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a new technology for steering light that allows for more light input and greater efficiency - a development that ... more  
Step aside Superman, steel is no competition for this new materialWashington DC (SPX) May 10, 2018 When it comes to materials, there is no question as to who wins the strongman competition. Spider silk is known as being the strongest fabric, and steel, ceramics and glass fibers are the best build ... more |
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Self-driving cars for country roadsBoston MA (SPX) May 10, 2018 Uber's recent self-driving car fatality underscores the fact that the technology is still not ready for widespread adoption. One reason is that there aren't many places where self-driving cars can a ... more 
Will automated vehicles take the stress out of driving? Research says 'don't count on it'Washington DC (SPX) May 10, 2018 The expectation that automated vehicles will make drivers' jobs easier, especially if they've been behind the wheel for an extended period, may be more than a little flawed, according to a study by ... more  
China factory gate inflation snaps five month drop in AprilBeijing (AFP) May 10, 2018 Chinese factory gate prices rose in April to snap five months of falling, data showed Thursday, but analysts said the downtrend would likely continue as government anti-pollution measures are lifted. ... more 
California lawmakers press for fuel economy standardsWashington DC (UPI) May 10, 2018 California lawmakers reached out to major automobile manufacturers to counter federal efforts to weaken fuel economy standards, state senators said. The federal Environmental Protection Agency ... more  
Riyadh offers oil assurances after U.S. walkout on JCPOAWashington DC (UPI) May 10, 2018 With the United States reneging on the Iranian nuclear deal, Saudi Arabia is committed to ensuring oil market stability, its energy ministry said. I do not believe that continuing to provide J ... more |
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Norway opens offshore areas to biddersWashington (UPI) May 9, 2018 Norway's energy minister said Wednesday that bidders are invited to submit their applications for new oil and gas acreage on the Norwegian continental shelf. ... more  |
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Alberta steers funds toward oil sands emissions cutsWashington (UPI) May 9, 2018 Alberta's oil-rich economy can have it both ways through a multimillion dollar effort to cut emissions from oil sands production, ministers said. ... more 
Expect more oil from AngolaWashington DC (UPI) May 10, 2018 Reaching a production plateau off the coast of Angola stabilizes output at more than 150,000 barrels of oil per day, Italian energy company Eni said. The company said Wednesday it reached a pr ... more  
Boeing, Airbus, GE among biggest losers from US Iran shiftNew York (AFP) May 8, 2018 US President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear pact threatens new business for several big companies, including Boeing, Airbus and General Electric. ... more  
Asian markets have renewable energy edgeWashington (UPI) May 8, 2018 Though more workers globally are on the payroll in the renewable energy sector, the industry is concentrated in Asia, an annual report found. ... more  
German utility E.ON sees renewable sector growthWashington (UPI) May 8, 2018 In a market transitioning in a low-carbon way, German utility E.ON said Tuesday that its renewable energy segment saw earnings rise 7 percent. ... more |
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 Boston MA (SPX) Apr 11, 2018 
Putting a price on carbon, in the form of a fee or tax on the use of fossil fuels, coupled with returning the generated revenue to the public in one form or another, can be an effective way to curb emissions of greenhouse gases. That's one of the conclusions of an extensive analysis of several versions of such proposals, carried out by researchers at MIT and the National Renewable Energy Laborat ... more |
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 Washington DC (SPX) May 04, 2018  Batteries might seem like they come in every shape and size that you can imagine. But as electronic devices become tinier and skinnier without reducing their power and energy demands, they challenge engineers to design batteries that can fit into smaller and smaller spaces without compromising on performance. Researchers in the United States have used non-traditional techniques to fashion one po ... more |
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 Washington (UPI) May 8, 2018 
In a market transitioning in a low-carbon way, German utility E.ON said Tuesday that its renewable energy segment saw earnings rise 7 percent.
Adjusted net income for the first quarter was up 38 percent from the same period last year to $862 million. Its renewables division saw earnings increase by about 7 percent to $203 million.
Across the board, the utility company said it add ... more |
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 Ann Arbor MI (SPX) May 04, 2018  A new, stable artificial photosynthesis device doubles the efficiency of harnessing sunlight to break apart both fresh and salt water, generating hydrogen that can then be used in fuel cells.
The device could also be reconfigured to turn carbon dioxide back into fuel.
Hydrogen is the cleanest-burning fuel, with water as its only emission. But hydrogen production is not always environ ... more |
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 Cleveland OH (SPX) May 03, 2018 
NASA and the Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) have successfully demonstrated a new nuclear reactor power system that could enable long-duration crewed missions to the Moon, Mars and destinations beyond.
NASA announced the results of the demonstration, called the Kilopower Reactor Using Stirling Technology (KRUSTY) experiment,during a news conference We ... more |
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 Turku, Finland (SPX) May 04, 2018 
Reducing carbon emissions in order to prevent climate change requires developing new technologies for sustainable and renewable biofuel production. Molecular hydrogen is regarded as one of the most promising energy carriers due to its high energy density and clean, carbon-free use.
A research group from the University of Turku, Finland, has discovered an efficient way for transforming sola ... more |
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 Washington (UPI) May 8, 2018 
A Tuesday afternoon announcement on the Iranian nuclear deal by President Trump left oil prices on a downturn as investors waited in the wings.
U.S. President Donald Trump made a surprise declaration Monday afternoon that a decision on the Iranian nuclear deal was planned for 2 p.m. EDT on Tuesday from the White House. With British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson making a case for the a ... more |
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 Brunswick NJ (SPX) May 08, 2018 
Every 405,000 years, gravitational tugs from Jupiter and Venus slightly elongate Earth's orbit, an amazingly consistent pattern that has influenced our planet's climate for at least 215 million years and allows scientists to more precisely date geological events like the spread of dinosaurs, according to a Rutgers-led study.
"It's an astonishing result because this long cycle, which had be ... more |
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 Washington DC (UPI) May 10, 2018 
Stakeholders are called to submit information that could support the design and operation of small-scale coal plants of the future, the U.S. government said.
The objective of the request is to solicit stakeholder input on ways to develop small-scale plants that would use coal, but with lower emissions.
These plants of the future are envisioned to be modular for lower cost, designed u ... more |
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 Moscow (Sputnik) May 07, 2018 
China is developing its first space rocket with a reusable first stage that could see its trial launch as early as 2020, SpaceNews reported, citing a senior Chinese rocket designer.
Long Lehao of the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT), revealed the new plans for the Long March 8 medium-lift launcher during a space industry conference in Harbin on April 24.
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 Washington DC (SPX) May 08, 2018 
There was a time when people and goods were moved through the crowded city on the ground, restricted to the busy street surfaces by necessity and gravity.
So, inspired visionaries considered new ways to get about town and dreamt of innovative flying machines that could safely transport passengers and ship cargo within the urban jungle by rising above the congestion below.
No, we're n ... more |
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 Boston MA (SPX) May 10, 2018 
Uber's recent self-driving car fatality underscores the fact that the technology is still not ready for widespread adoption. One reason is that there aren't many places where self-driving cars can actually drive. Companies like Google only test their fleets in major cities where they've spent countless hours meticulously labeling the exact 3D positions of lanes, curbs, off-ramps and stop signs. ... more |
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 Greenbelt MD (SPX) May 11, 2018 
An ultra-dark coating comprised of nearly invisible shag rug-like strands made of pure carbon is proving to be highly versatile for all types of spaceflight applications.
In the most recent application of the carbon-nanotube coating, optical engineer John Hagopian, a contractor at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, and Goddard scientist Lucy Lim are growing an array ... more |
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 Singapore (SPX) May 04, 2018  The Internet of Things (IoT), while still in its infancy, is shaping the future of many industries and will also impact our daily lives in significant ways. One of the key challenges of moving IoT devices from concept to reality is to have long-lasting operation under tightly constrained energy sources, thus demanding extreme power efficiency. IoT devices - such as sensors - are often deployed o ... more |
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 Geneva (AFP) May 8, 2018 
China and the United States swapped accusations in an "extraordinary" exchange at the World Trade Organization on Tuesday ahead of fresh talks between the top two economies on averting a trade war.
"What I would say about this meeting today is that it was extraordinary in its intensity," WTO spokesman Keith Rockwell told reporters after a meeting of the body's General Council.
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 Lucknow, India (AFP) May 2, 2018 
Residents of Kanpur reacted with dismay Wednesday after the Indian city was found to have the worst air quality in a global World Health Organization survey that urged the nation to clean up its act.
Fourteen Indian cities, led by the northern metropolis known for its leather and shoe industries, feature in the 15 cities with the dirtiest air in the WHO's global list.
The capital New Del ... more |
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