
Powerful Laser Sheds Light On Fast Ignition And High Energy Density Physics
A new generation of
high-energy (>kJ) petawatt
(HEPW) lasers is being
constructed worldwide to
study high intensity laser
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How Size Matters For Catalysts: Study Links Size, Activity, Electronic Properties
University of Utah chemists
demonstrated the first
conclusive link between the
size of catalyst particles
on a solid surface, their
... > full story

Boat Tail Reduces Truck Fuel Consumption By 7.5 Percent
A boat tail, a tapering
protrusion mounted on the
rear of a truck, leads to
fuel savings of 7.5 percent.
This is due to dramatically
improved aerodynamics, as
... > full story

Costs Of Plug-in Cars Key To Broad Consumer Acceptance
A new survey shows
widespread consumer interest
in buying plug-in hybrid
electric vehicles. But the
cost of the cars is much
more influential than
... > full story
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Chemists Describe Solar Energy Progress And Challenges, Including The 'Artificial Leaf'
November 6, 2009 Scientists are making progress toward development of an "artificial leaf" that mimics a real leaf's chemical magic with photosynthesis -- but instead converts sunlight and water into a liquid fuel ... > full story -
Hidden Costs Of Energy Production And Use
October 27, 2009 A new report examines and, when possible, estimates "hidden" costs of energy production and use -- such as the damage air pollution imposes on human health -- that are not reflected in market prices ... > full story -
Key Step Made Towards Turning Methane Gas Into Liquid Fuel
October 23, 2009 Scientists take an important step in converting methane gas to a liquid, giving the potential of making it more useful as a fuel and as a source for making other ... > full story -
Chemists Discover Recipe To Design A Better Type Of Fuel Cell
October 19, 2009 Chemists have discovered a new material that allows a PEM fuel cell, known as a polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell, to work at a higher temperature. This discovery is extremely important in terms ... > full story -
New Material Could Expand Applications And Lower Costs For Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
October 18, 2009 A new ceramic material could help expand the applications for solid oxide fuel cells -- devices that generate electricity directly from a wide range of liquid or gaseous fuels without the need to ... > full story -
Ion Tiger Fuel Cell Unmanned Air Vehicle Completes 23-hour Flight
October 15, 2009 The Naval Research Laboratory's Ion Tiger, a hydrogen-powered fuel cell unmanned air vehicle, has flown 23 hours and 17 minutes, setting an unofficial flight endurance record for a fuel-cell powered ... > full story -
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Nanotechnology Used In Biofuel Process To Save Money, Environment
October 10, 2009 Researchers are capitalizing on the environmental and financial benefits of "biofuels" by using nanotechnology to further improve the cellulosic ethanol ... > full story -
Is Garbage The Solution To Tackling Climate Change?
October 3, 2009 Converting the rubbish that fills the world's landfills into biofuel may be the answer to both the growing energy crisis and to tackling carbon emissions, claim scientists in Singapore and ... > full story -
Coal-mining Hazard Resembles Explosive Volcanic Eruption, Study Shows
October 1, 2009 Worldwide, thousands of workers die every year from mining accidents, and instantaneous coal outbursts in underground mines are among the major killers. But although scientists have been ... > full story -
Sugar + Weed Killer = Potential Clean Energy Source
September 30, 2009 Researchers have developed a fuel cell that harvests electricity from glucose, using a common herbicide as a ... > full story
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