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Lockheed says makes breakthrough on fusion energy project
Lockheed Martin Corp said on Wednesday it had made a technological breakthrough in developing a power source based on nuclear fusion, and the first reactors, small enough to fit on the back of a truck, could be ready for use in a decade.
Lockheed Martin Corp said on Wednesday it had made a technological breakthrough in developing a power source based on nuclear fusion, and the first reactors, small enough to fit on the back of a truck, could be ready for use in a decade.
Physics
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Thursday, Oct 16, 2014, 8:52am
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Thursday, Oct 16, 2014, 8:52am
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Lighting cities with cheap, glaring LEDs is a dim move
The roll-out of cheap energy-saving street lights with a bluish glare has little regard for people or wildlife. There is a better way, says Jeff Hecht
The roll-out of cheap energy-saving street lights with a bluish glare has little regard for people or wildlife. There is a better way, says Jeff Hecht
Energy
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Oct 16, 2014, 8:52am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Oct 16, 2014, 8:52am
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Long After Fracking Stops, The Noise Lives On
Most of the noise created by natural gas development is temporary. After drilling and fracking, the workers and equipment are gone. But compressor stations can stay noisy for years — even decades.
Most of the noise created by natural gas development is temporary. After drilling and fracking, the workers and equipment are gone. But compressor stations can stay noisy for years — even decades.
Boost for 'next generation' biofuels
Italy will become the first country in Europe to legally require "advanced biofuels" in cars and trucks, the BBC has learned.
Italy will become the first country in Europe to legally require "advanced biofuels" in cars and trucks, the BBC has learned.
Energy
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Oct 15, 2014, 8:10am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Oct 15, 2014, 8:10am
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Smart battery tells you when it's about to explode
New cell design alerts users before battery bursts into flames
New cell design alerts users before battery bursts into flames
Carbon Sequestration: Too Little, Too Late?
A few carbon capture and sequestration projects are under way, but economics and politics are holding the technology back.
A few carbon capture and sequestration projects are under way, but economics and politics are holding the technology back.
Energy
Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Monday, Oct 13, 2014, 7:51pm
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Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Monday, Oct 13, 2014, 7:51pm
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An Industrial-Sized Generator That Runs on Waste Heat, Using No Fuel
Startup Alphabet Energy has its first product: what it says is the world’s largest thermoelectric generator.Power plants waste huge amount of energy as heat—about 40 to 80 percent of the total in the fuel they burn. A new device could reduce that waste, cutting fuel consumption and carbon emissions by as much as 3 percent and saving companies millions of dollars. (Three percent might not seem like much, but for context, air travel accounts for 2 percent of worldwide carbon dioxide emissions.)
Startup Alphabet Energy has its first product: what it says is the world’s largest thermoelectric generator.Power plants waste huge amount of energy as heat—about 40 to 80 percent of the total in the fuel they burn. A new device could reduce that waste, cutting fuel consumption and carbon emissions by as much as 3 percent and saving companies millions of dollars. (Three percent might not seem like much, but for context, air travel accounts for 2 percent of worldwide carbon dioxide emissions.)
Energy
Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Thursday, Oct 09, 2014, 9:15am
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Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Thursday, Oct 09, 2014, 9:15am
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Monster neutrino solves cosmic-ray mystery
A cosmic coincidence hints that high-energy neutrinos and superfast cosmic rays both come from the supermassive black hole at the centre of the galaxy
A cosmic coincidence hints that high-energy neutrinos and superfast cosmic rays both come from the supermassive black hole at the centre of the galaxy
Physics
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Oct 01, 2014, 2:36pm
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Oct 01, 2014, 2:36pm
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Cosmic Ray Delays Spacecraft Headed for Dwarf Planet
Late last week, an errant, high-energy particle struck part of the Dawn spacecraft‘s electrical system, disabling the NASA …
Late last week, an errant, high-energy particle struck part of the Dawn spacecraft‘s electrical system, disabling the NASA …
Space
Source: National Geographic
Posted on: Thursday, Sep 18, 2014, 7:48am
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Source: National Geographic
Posted on: Thursday, Sep 18, 2014, 7:48am
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Stringy fields may make the universe swell faster
Dark energy's latest guise comes from the world of string theory, and could help bring our universe's chance of existing down to reasonable odds
Dark energy's latest guise comes from the world of string theory, and could help bring our universe's chance of existing down to reasonable odds
Physics
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Sep 12, 2014, 12:00pm
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Sep 12, 2014, 12:00pm
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Water-splitter could make hydrogen fuel on Mars
A safer, low-input way to make hydrogen fuel cells could make it feasible to use renewable energy to heat homes and fuel rockets
A safer, low-input way to make hydrogen fuel cells could make it feasible to use renewable energy to heat homes and fuel rockets
Chemistry
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Sep 12, 2014, 12:00pm
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Sep 12, 2014, 12:00pm
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Source of sun's power revealed by ghostly particles
The first detection of neutrinos produced by fusion in the sun confirms that our star has been stable for millions of years
The first detection of neutrinos produced by fusion in the sun confirms that our star has been stable for millions of years
Energy
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Aug 28, 2014, 8:35am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Aug 28, 2014, 8:35am
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A hydrogen generator that runs on an ordinary AAA battery
Researchers find cheap way to split water and produce clean energy
Researchers find cheap way to split water and produce clean energy
Technology
Source: Science
Posted on: Friday, Aug 22, 2014, 9:03am
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Source: Science
Posted on: Friday, Aug 22, 2014, 9:03am
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Hemp fibres 'better than graphene'
The waste fibres from hemp crops can be transformed into high-performance energy storage devices, US scientists say.
The waste fibres from hemp crops can be transformed into high-performance energy storage devices, US scientists say.
Energy
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 13, 2014, 7:45am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 13, 2014, 7:45am
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Beijing's coal ban may herald the end of the fuel
China's capital plans to ban burning coal from 2020. If the rest of the energy-hungry country follows suit, peak coal production could be near
China's capital plans to ban burning coal from 2020. If the rest of the energy-hungry country follows suit, peak coal production could be near
Environment
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Aug 08, 2014, 10:24am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Aug 08, 2014, 10:24am
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Stacking Cells Could Make Solar as Cheap as Natural Gas
A novel manufacturing method could make it practical to stack solar cells and convert more of the energy in sunlight into electricity.
A novel manufacturing method could make it practical to stack solar cells and convert more of the energy in sunlight into electricity.
Energy
Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Thursday, Aug 07, 2014, 6:43am
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Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Thursday, Aug 07, 2014, 6:43am
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South African village becomes first to be powered by fuel cells
A South African village has become the first in the world to be powered by fuel cells, companies behind the project said on Tuesday, in a new scheme which could help remote areas of the continent access electricity for the first time.
A South African village has become the first in the world to be powered by fuel cells, companies behind the project said on Tuesday, in a new scheme which could help remote areas of the continent access electricity for the first time.
Energy
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 06, 2014, 7:42am
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 06, 2014, 7:42am
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Is Fracking To Blame For Increase In Quakes In Oklahoma?
Oklahoma is experiencing more earthquakes, and some scientists say they're caused by wastewater disposal wells. Linda Wertheimer learns more from energy reporter Joe Wertz of StateImpact Oklahoma.
Oklahoma is experiencing more earthquakes, and some scientists say they're caused by wastewater disposal wells. Linda Wertheimer learns more from energy reporter Joe Wertz of StateImpact Oklahoma.
Adaptive Material Could Cut the Cost of Solar in Half
A new material, combined with a cheap tracking system, could unleash the promise of concentrated solar power.A material with optical properties that change to help it capture more incoming sunlight could cut the cost of solar power in half, according to Glint Photonics, a startup recently funded by the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Energy (ARPA-E).
A new material, combined with a cheap tracking system, could unleash the promise of concentrated solar power.A material with optical properties that change to help it capture more incoming sunlight could cut the cost of solar power in half, according to Glint Photonics, a startup recently funded by the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Energy (ARPA-E).
Materials Science
Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 30, 2014, 10:32am
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Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 30, 2014, 10:32am
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Calorie Counting Machine May Make Dieting Easier In The Future
Tracking the calories in food you eat can be tedious. But a GE scientist is working on a device that fits over your plate and automatically tells you exactly how much energy is in your meal.
Tracking the calories in food you eat can be tedious. But a GE scientist is working on a device that fits over your plate and automatically tells you exactly how much energy is in your meal.
Physicists spot potential source of 'Oh-My-God' particles
Highest energy cosmic rays seem to emanate from hotspot in sky
Highest energy cosmic rays seem to emanate from hotspot in sky
Physics
Source: Science
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 08, 2014, 10:23am
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Source: Science
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 08, 2014, 10:23am
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Two-Bladed Wind Turbines Make a Comeback
Wind-turbine designers are warming up to an alternative to the three-bladed rotors that have been an industry standard for the past quarter century.Several major wind-power companies are testing a departure from the industry’s standard three-bladed turbine design by dropping one of the three blades and spinning the rotor 180 degrees to face downwind.
Wind-turbine designers are warming up to an alternative to the three-bladed rotors that have been an industry standard for the past quarter century.Several major wind-power companies are testing a departure from the industry’s standard three-bladed turbine design by dropping one of the three blades and spinning the rotor 180 degrees to face downwind.
Energy
Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 01, 2014, 8:06am
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Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 01, 2014, 8:06am
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Weed’s Chronic Energy Use Becomes a Concern
Researchers are discovering ways to grow marijuana more efficiently. The legalization of marijuana in some U.S. states has energy providers worrying that a boom in indoor growing could put a chronic drain on electricity resources.
Researchers are discovering ways to grow marijuana more efficiently. The legalization of marijuana in some U.S. states has energy providers worrying that a boom in indoor growing could put a chronic drain on electricity resources.
Agriculture
Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Friday, Jun 27, 2014, 7:56am
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Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Friday, Jun 27, 2014, 7:56am
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Break electricity addiction to win the power struggle
Electricity suppliers are struggling to supply cheap, clean and reliable power – managing our demand more actively will help
Electricity suppliers are struggling to supply cheap, clean and reliable power – managing our demand more actively will help
Energy
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Jun 20, 2014, 8:15am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Jun 20, 2014, 8:15am
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1 Baby, 3 Parents: Scientists Say Due Date Is In Two Years
A medical procedure uses material from three people to target problems in mitochondria, the energy-producing organelles that have their own DNA.
A medical procedure uses material from three people to target problems in mitochondria, the energy-producing organelles that have their own DNA.
Scientists create bionic particles 'inspired by Terminator'
The particles, a blend of inorganic semiconductors and organic proteins, are designed not to advance a machine race but rather to create biofuels
The particles, a blend of inorganic semiconductors and organic proteins, are designed not to advance a machine race but rather to create biofuels
Energy
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Friday, May 23, 2014, 8:50am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Friday, May 23, 2014, 8:50am
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Daniel Nocera: Maverick Inventor of the Artificial Leaf
Nocera's invention can turn the energy of sunlight into a chemical fuel. But making it cheap and practical remains a hurdle.
Nocera's invention can turn the energy of sunlight into a chemical fuel. But making it cheap and practical remains a hurdle.
Plant Biology
Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Tuesday, May 20, 2014, 7:31am
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Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Tuesday, May 20, 2014, 7:31am
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Wireless energy powers pacemaker in live rabbit
For the first time, wireless energy transfer has been demonstrated in an animal – the technique could lead to smaller, less invasive medical implants
For the first time, wireless energy transfer has been demonstrated in an animal – the technique could lead to smaller, less invasive medical implants
Health
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, May 20, 2014, 7:31am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, May 20, 2014, 7:31am
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The Seismic Link Between Fracking and Earthquakes
New research indicates that wastewater disposal wells—and sometimes fracking itself—can induce earthquakes
New research indicates that wastewater disposal wells—and sometimes fracking itself—can induce earthquakes
Energy
Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Friday, May 02, 2014, 7:55am
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Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Friday, May 02, 2014, 7:55am
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Sun-focusing satellite dish heats water on your roof
Concentrated solar power is no longer confined to the desert: soon it might be on your roof, heating your bathwater
Concentrated solar power is no longer confined to the desert: soon it might be on your roof, heating your bathwater
Energy
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, May 02, 2014, 7:55am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, May 02, 2014, 7:55am
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