Novel technique to synthesize nanocrystals that harvest solar energy
PhysOrg Thu, 23 Aug 2012 10:44 AM PDT
One reason that solar energy has not been widely adopted is because light absorbing materials are not durable. Materials that harvest solar radiation for energy often overheat or degrade over time; this reduces their viability to compete with other renewable energy sources like wind or hydroelectric generators. |
Statoil in $1.45B Gullfaks Project - Analyst Blog
Nasdaq Thu, 23 Aug 2012 10:43 AM PDT
Norway based energy company Statoil ASA ( STO ) has set aside NOK 8.5 billion ($1.45 billion) to enhance recovery in Gullfaks South field in the Norwegian North Sea. Statoil, along with |
Botanical Garden art work attracts right-wing attacks
Berkeleyside Thu, 23 Aug 2012 10:41 AM PDT
The UC Berkeley Botanical Garden , nestled in Strawberry Canyon, seems one of the few parts of Berkeley where political agendas can safely be set aside. But the politics-free zone of the garden was disturbed on Tuesday when right-wing bloggers , Fox News and the House Energy and Commerce Committee confected a story out of one of the artworks in the current Natural Discourse exhibition (which ... |
Romney offers energy jobs bonanza
BBC News Thu, 23 Aug 2012 10:36 AM PDT
Mitt Romney promotes an energy plan he says will create three million jobs, as he seeks to turning attention from a congressman's remarks on rape. |
Russia Warns Bulgaria over Tour Operator's Bankruptcy
Novinite Thu, 23 Aug 2012 10:35 AM PDT
Russia's Federal Agency for Tourism, Rostourism, has urged the Bulgarian authorities to make sure the Russian tourists affected by the bankruptcy of a local tour operator complete their vacations unproblematically. The formal letter of Rostourism to the Bulgarian Ministry of Economy, Energy, and Tourism, and the Russian Foreign Ministry came Thursday in the wake of the news of the bankruptcy of ... |
Romney: Energy independence by 2020
CNN Thu, 23 Aug 2012 10:34 AM PDT
The campaign for presumed Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney released a plan Thursday for North America to be energy independent by 2020. |
PUC Offers Summer Energy Conservation Tips for Texans
The Gilmer Mirror Thu, 23 Aug 2012 10:34 AM PDT
Austin, TX â€" The heart of summer in the Lone Star State brings scorching hot temperatures and increased electricity usage, as Texans try to beat the heat by cranking up the air conditioning. |
Japan Citizens Favor Zero Nuclear in Debate Over Energy Option
Renewable Energy World Thu, 23 Aug 2012 10:34 AM PDT
Japan's public wants the government to phase out nuclear power according to the results of town hall-like forums to give the public a say in the debate on the nation's energy supply post-Fukushima. |
Banks seamlessly steps into Plant's most high-profile position
St. Petersburg Times Home Team Thu, 23 Aug 2012 10:33 AM PDT
TAMPA â€" The unlikeliest starting quarterback of the Robert Weiner era began his prep career on defense. The long passes into Plant’s zone, the crisp crossing routes â€" Aaron Banks could clear them out with equal parts physicality and footwork. Downside was, few were watching. Whereas Plant’s football players fed off a crowd’s energy, futbol players fasted. So after much contemplation and ... |
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