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• The Modern Prometheus: Scientists Uncover the Secret of ‘Magnetic Fire’

  

  A group of physicists from the New York University have uncovered how energy is released and dispersed in magnetic materials in a process similar to the spread... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2013 CURRENT, ENVIRONMENT, SOCIETY

• It’s Dangerous to Go Off-Grid, Take Solar Lantern With You

  

  Panasonic Solar Lantern with Charger Function (Image: Panasonic Corporation) As we have written earlier this week, universal access to modern energy could be... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2013 CURRENT, ENVIRONMENT, SOCIETY

• Investing in Palm Oil Production Technology Has Positive Effects on Environment...

  

  Palm nuts (Credit: Flickr @ oneVillage Initiative http://www.flickr.com/photos/1village/) Investing in an advanced technology in palm oil production will... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2013 CURRENT, ENVIRONMENT, SOCIETY

• Graphene Redefines Electric Current, Literally

  

  Electron pumps made from graphene work ten times faster (Image: Malcolm Connolly, NPL/Cambridge) A new joint innovation by the National Physical Laboratory (NPL... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2013 CURRENT, ENVIRONMENT, SOCIETY

• Nissan Field Tests Zero-Emission Electric Van

  

  Electric compact van e-NV200 (Image: Nissan Motor Company) Nissan Motor Company has started the field tests of its new electric compact van, e-NV200, in... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2013 CURRENT, ENVIRONMENT, SOCIETY

• Universal Access to Energy Would Cost Around $70 Billion, Researchers Find

  

  Current global distribution of population without access to modern cooking and electricity with estimates of cumulative costs for achieving total rural... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2013 CURRENT, ENVIRONMENT, SOCIETY

• Canada Offers Europe Democratic, Stable and Environmentally Friendly Oil Exports

  

  The Honourable Joe Oliver, Canada's Minister of Natural Resources, delivers remarks promoting Canada as an environmentally responsible energy supplier to the... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2013 CURRENT, ENVIRONMENT, SOCIETY

• Hydrogen-Fueled Electric UAV Sets New Endurance Record

  

  The NRL flight crew holds the Ion Tiger unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). From left to right: Dan Edwards, Mike Baur, Steve Carruthers, Joe MacKrell, Rick... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2013 CURRENT, ENVIRONMENT, SOCIETY

• Ships With Laser Beams Require New Power Systems

  

  The Laser Weapon System (LaWS) temporarily installed aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) in San Diego, Calif. Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2013 CURRENT, ENVIRONMENT, SOCIETY

• SINTEF Looks Into Ways to Develop Heavy Oil Fields

  

  In SINTEF’s Multiphase Laboratory, these scientists have been gathering measurement data that show how tomorrow’s viscous oils will behave as they are brought... Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2013 CURRENT, ENVIRONMENT, SOCIETY

• Solar-Powered Wheelchair Wins First Place in Competition

  

  The team's solar-powered wheelchair includes solar panels that are easily deployed and stored, providing nearly unlimited range at low speeds. Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2013 CURRENT, ENVIRONMENT, SOCIETY

• Scientists Use Cyborg Plants to Harvest Solar Energy

  

  Our star, the Sun, provides most of the energy on this planet. (Essentially, all the energy except for nuclear, comes directly or indirectly from it. Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2013 CURRENT, ENVIRONMENT, SOCIETY

• Scientists Get More Energy, Less Carbon Dioxide From Natural Gas

  

  As the world shifts from coal to natural gas, it is becoming more important to find ways of using natural gas efficiently and environmentally friendly. Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2013 CURRENT, ENVIRONMENT, SOCIETY

• Apache Announces Three New Oil and Gas Discoveries in Egypt

  

  (Credit: Apache Corporation) Apache Corporation made three oil and natural gas discoveries in Egypt’s Western Desert. Together the new discovery wells... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2013 CURRENT, ENVIRONMENT, SOCIETY

• New Method Improves Li-Ion Battery Quality Control

  

  This thermal image was recorded using a new tool that detects flaws in lithium-ion batteries (Image: Purdue University) Scientists from the Purdue University... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2013 CURRENT, ENVIRONMENT, SOCIETY

• Solar Garage Roof Will Charge Electric Cars

  

  The Solarwatt Carport feeds solar energy directly into the BMW i Wallbox (Credit: BMW Group) Solarwatt GmbH and BMW are teaming up to supply combined rooftop an... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2013 CURRENT, ENVIRONMENT, SOCIETY

• Dual Color Semiconductor Device Opens Way to Cheaper Lighting

  

  (Credit: Flikr @ Darren Hurley http://www.flickr.com/people/ironsidevsquincy/) A group of scientists from the Arizona State University have developed a... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2013 CURRENT, ENVIRONMENT, SOCIETY

• GE to Build 1 Gigawatt of Wind Power in the U.S.

  

  GE’s 1.7-100 wind turbine (Credit: General Electric) GE’s renewable energy business announced 1 gigawatt (GW) of new U.S. wind turbine orders following the... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2013 CURRENT, ENVIRONMENT, SOCIETY

• Fluorescent Dye Increases Solar Cells’ Efficiency

  

  Scientists at Yale think that for some solar cells the future may be fluorescent. While many may believe that the purpose of a solar cell is to absorb light, no... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2013 CURRENT, ENVIRONMENT, SOCIETY

• Solar House Becomes Permanent Research Facility at University of Calgary

  

  Technological Residence, Traditional Living (TRTL) or Cenovus Spo’pi Solar House, Canada's entry for the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011, is a... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2013 CURRENT, ENVIRONMENT, SOCIETY