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University of Toronto researchers develop cheaper, lighter solar cells - 1 views

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The University of Toronto Edward S Rogers Sr. Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering researchers in Canada have developed and demonstrated a new class of solar-sensitive nanoparticle.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The University of Toronto Edward S Rogers Sr. Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering researchers in Canada have developed and demonstrated a new class of solar-sensitive nanoparticle.</div>

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Breaking the ice: researchers chart new ground in Arctic oil spill response - 1 views

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Founded in January 2012, the Arctic Oil Spill Response Technology Joint Industry Programme (JIP) has just moved into phase II of its research. As it tests the waters in six different areas - and welcomes its latest member Gazprom Neft - what lies ahead for response teams working in icy conditions?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Founded in January 2012, the Arctic Oil Spill Response Technology Joint Industry Programme (JIP) has just moved into phase II of its research. As it tests the waters in six different areas - and welcomes its latest member Gazprom Neft - what lies ahead for response teams working in icy conditions?</div>

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NASA GISS: Science Briefs: Forcings and Chaos in Global Climate Change - 0 views

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This article discusses how climate can fluctuate without any actions by humans and addresses how we can tell if changes in climate are significant enough to be attributed to human action.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article discusses how climate can fluctuate without any actions by humans and addresses how we can tell if changes in climate are significant enough to be attributed to human action.</div>

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Troubled waters - new developments in oil spill cleanup technology - 1 views

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We round up the most innovative oil spill recovery technologies including a chemically modified nanocellulose sponge from Switzerland's Empa, new research into bacteria from the University of East Anglia, and other technological and theoretical breakthroughs. Rod James investigates.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">We round up the most innovative oil spill recovery technologies including a chemically modified nanocellulose sponge from Switzerland's Empa, new research into bacteria from the University of East Anglia, and other technological and theoretical breakthroughs. Rod James investigates.</div>

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Video - Hollywood-style deepwater diving suit set for offshore oil & gas industry - 1 views

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Canada-based Nuytco Research's Exosuit, which enables deep-water diving without the need for risky decompression, could make subsea construction safer and cheaper for offshore oil and gas companies. Nuytco Research is best known for its futuristic-looking submersible technology used to film blockbuster movies such as James Cameron's Titanic and The Abyss movies.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Canada-based Nuytco Research's Exosuit, which enables deep-water diving without the need for risky decompression, could make subsea construction safer and cheaper for offshore oil and gas companies. Nuytco Research is best known for its futuristic-looking submersible technology used to film blockbuster movies such as James Cameron's Titanic and The Abyss movies.</div>

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Advanced oil spill management - industry collaborates for better response - 1 views

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Norway-based Aptomar has partnered with several key industry players as part of a new research project to improve oil spill management via communication infrastructure and management systems.

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Minute mercenaries - tackling nuclear waste with microbiology - 1 views

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Groundbreaking research showing the potential of microbes to treat radioactive waste has shed light on how toxic materials could be disposed of in the future.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Groundbreaking research showing the potential of microbes to treat radioactive waste has shed light on how toxic materials could be disposed of in the future.</div>

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Healthcare savings trump the cost of halting climate change - so why the delay? - 1 views

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A detailed study by MIT has found the health cost savings of some climate change mitigation policies, such as cap-and-trade, greatly out-weigh the cost of the policy's implementation. Will this new research influence leaders at this months' UN Climate Summit?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A detailed study by MIT has found the health cost savings of some climate change mitigation policies, such as cap-and-trade, greatly out-weigh the cost of the policy's implementation. Will this new research influence leaders at this months' UN Climate Summit?</div>

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The Psychology of the Smart Grid - 1 views

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Researcher Alexa Spence has spent years looking at the psychological issues around recent advances in energy technology, from uncovering the value of the 'freeloading' flatmate in reducing domestic consumption to studying how businesses can motivate staff to reduce energy usage.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Researcher Alexa Spence has spent years looking at the psychological issues around recent advances in energy technology, from uncovering the value of the 'freeloading' flatmate in reducing domestic consumption to studying how businesses can motivate staff to reduce energy usage.</div>

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Power surge: developing the next generation of nuclear batteries - 1 views

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Researchers in the US are using pioneering technology to create long-lasting, more efficient nuclear batteries. We talk to Patrick J Pinhero, Alan K Wertsching and Jae Wan Kwon of the University of Missouri about pushing the boundaries of betavoltaic electricity generation. The University of Missouri (MU) is pushing boundaries in betavoltaic electricity generation.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Researchers in the US are using pioneering technology to create long-lasting, more efficient nuclear batteries. We talk to Patrick J Pinhero, Alan K Wertsching and Jae Wan Kwon of the University of Missouri about pushing the boundaries of betavoltaic electricity generation. The University of Missouri (MU) is pushing boundaries in betavoltaic electricity generation.</div>

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NASA GISS: Science Briefs: Warming Climate is Changing Life on Global Scale - 1 views

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A look at how GCC is affecting life across the globe.

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Futurist Speaker - 1 views

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Senior Futurist at the DaVinci Institute, and Google's top rated Futurist Speaker. Unlike most speakers, Thomas works closely with his Board of Visionaries to develop original research studies. This enables him to speak on unusual topics and translate trends into unique business opportunities.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Senior Futurist at the DaVinci Institute, and Google's top rated Futurist Speaker. Unlike most speakers, Thomas works closely with his Board of Visionaries to develop original research studies. This enables him to speak on unusual topics and translate trends into unique business opportunities.</div>

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eNature: America's Wildlife Resource - 2 views

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A user-friendly site where students can see a picture and read about plant and animal species found in different habitats of North America (scroll down to the "Habitat Guides" section). Teachers can also create a classroom species list.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A user-friendly site where students can see a picture and read about plant and animal species found in different habitats of North America (scroll down to the "Habitat Guides" section). Teachers can also create a classroom species list.</div>

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Science Bulletins: Current Research About the Natural World - 0 views

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American Museum of Natural History.

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Future energy savers: Will radiative cooling be the next big energy saver? - 1 views

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For a few years a team of academics in the US has been on a quest to revolutionise the way buildings are cooled. Now, ongoing research by one of them could be about to deliver one of the biggest gamechangers to building management, as Andrew Tunnicliffe finds out.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">For a few years a team of academics in the US has been on a quest to revolutionise the way buildings are cooled. Now, ongoing research by one of them could be about to deliver one of the biggest gamechangers to building management, as Andrew Tunnicliffe finds out.</div>

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Power Generation: The top ten power generations influencers to follow - 1 views

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GlobalData researchers have found the top ten influencers in Power Generation, based on their performance online in the last 90 days.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">GlobalData researchers have found the top ten influencers in Power Generation, based on their performance online in the last 90 days.</div>

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Retire fossil-fuel burning infrastructure early or miss climate goals: Study - 1 views

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