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Nanopillars Promise Cheap, Efficient, Flexible Solar Cells
Researchers have grown dense
arrays of single-crystal
semiconductors arranged as
nanoscale pillars on
low-cost, aluminum foil
substrates. When the
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Solar Power: New SunCatcher Power System Ready For Commercial Production In 2010
Four newly designed highly
efficient solar power
collection dishes will be
used in commercial-scale
deployments beginning in
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How Strain At Grain Boundaries Suppresses High-temperature Superconductivity
Researchers have discovered
that a reduction in
mechanical strain at the
boundaries of crystal grains
can significantly improve
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Hydrogen Technology Steams Ahead
Could the cars and laptops
of the future be fueled by
old chip fat? A group of
engineers believe so, and
are developing an energy
efficient,
environmentally-friendly
... > full story
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Unleashing The Power In Beer
July 9, 2009 — Brewing beer creates tons of leftover used grains. But that waste can be turned into fuel, as developers have ... > full story -
Liquefied Natural Gas: Advantages And Drawbacks
July 7, 2009 — A new report reveals the likely impact of increased reliance on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and more shipments of LNG to the European Union. The report concludes that LNG may remain an expensive ... > full story -
Optical Computer Closer: Optical Transistor Made From Single Molecule
July 3, 2009 — Researchers have successfully created an optical transistor from a single molecule. This has brought them one step closer to an optical ... > full story -
Breakthrough In Development Of Tiny Biological Fuel Cells
July 1, 2009 — Researchers have developed a successful way to grow molecular wire brushes that conduct electrical charges, a first step in developing biological fuel cells that could power pacemakers, cochlear ... > full story -
Energy-saving Method Checks Refrigerant Level In Air Conditioners
June 29, 2009 — Engineers have developed a technique that saves energy and servicing costs by indicating when air conditioners are low on refrigerant, preventing the units from working ... > full story -
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Roadsters Embrace Green Racing
June 26, 2009 — Green racing is now part of the American Le Mans series. It's auto racing where the prize goes to the fastest car with the smallest environmental footprint. But being green does not mean being slow; ... > full story -
Flexible Solar Strips Light Up Campus Bus Shelter
June 26, 2009 — Engineering researchers in Canada have developed a tiling technique to create flexible solar cell panels. It is being tested on the curved roof of a campus bus shelter to power interior ... > full story -
New 'Electronic Glue' Promises Less Expensive Semiconductors
June 24, 2009 — Researchers have developed an "electronic glue" that could accelerate advances in semiconductor-based technologies, including solar cells and thermoelectric devices that convert sun light and waste ... > full story -
Giant Molecules Made Of Rydberg Atoms Discovered
June 24, 2009 — Researchers have discovered giant Rydberg molecules with a bond as large as a red blood cell. Determining how Rydberg molecules interact is important because Rydberg atoms are a key ingredient in ... > full story -
Artificial Noise Saves Energy For Computer Network Providers
June 24, 2009 — Against the background of climate change, how can xDSL systems function more energy-efficiently and cost-effectively? Scientists are providing a solution combining existing methods which network ... > full story
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