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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
... > full story
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
Researchers Hunt For New Zeolites
In all the world, there are
about 200 types of zeolite,
a compound of silicon,
aluminum and oxygen that
gives civilization such
things as laundry detergent,
kitty litter and gasoline.
... > full story
Plugging Into An Electric Vehicle Revolution
A road trial of plug-in
hybrid electric vehicles,
which could one day end up
in every Australian
driveway, is underway. ... > full story
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Engineers Strive To Make Algae Oil Production More Feasible
November 4, 2009 — Engineers are assessing systematic production methods that could make the costs of algae oil production more reasonable, helping move the U.S. from fossil fuel dependency to renewable energy ... > full story -
Report On US-China Collaboration On Carbon Capture And Sequestration
November 4, 2009 — Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's Julio Friedmann, in collaboration with the Center for American Progress, the Asia Society Center and with partner Monitor Group, today released the report, "A ... > 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 -
Costs Of Plug-in Cars Key To Broad Consumer Acceptance
October 21, 2009 — 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 environmental and other non-economic factors as a ... > full story -
The Field Narrows For Cover Crops In Biofuel Production
October 19, 2009 — Scientists are looking for cover crop perennials that provide the best balance in biofuel production between agronomic success and environmental ... > 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 -
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'Significant Risk' Of Oil Production Peaking In Ten Years, Report Finds
October 8, 2009 — A new report argues that conventional oil production is likely to peak before 2030, with a significant risk of a peak before 2020. The report concludes that the UK Government is not alone in being ... > full story
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