The Department of Energy made two major funding announcements today. One regards $575 million going to 22 advanced carbon-capture R&D projects. The other announcement is of $8.5 million for projects…
Read MoreSMA solar energy inverter Lux Research has a couple of interesting reports out regarding who the winners and losers are likely to be in several key energy-related categories. Lux, it…
Read MoreHuman molar scaffold Research centered at Columbia University is starting to improve techniques that combine ceramic scaffolds and stem cells to “grow” dental implants and limb joints. Led by Jeremy…
Read MorePot-shaped filters, like those above, are used to remove bacteria from water in Guatemala. The filters are typically made out of native sawdust and clay, and imported colloidal silver. (Credit:…
Read MoreU.S. and Chinese energy officials announced plans for cooperative clean energy research centers in July 2009. Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced the formation of two new joint United States—China…
Read MoreA 5 nm silicon nanowire can be repeatedly broken and reconnected by applying a pulse of varying voltage through the silicon oxide, creating a two-terminal resistive switch. A chip with…
Read MoreThe New York Times reported that what it claims will be the largest solar plant in the world is nearing final approval. The Blythe Solar Power Project in southeast California…
Read MoreORNL’s James Klett holds an LED streetlamp. The lamp will use heat sinks of graphite foam(samples in his left hand) to extend the life of the LEDs and cut operating…
Read MoreI just received the sad news that one of the legends of materials science and of science, in general, Rustum Roy, passed away last week. Although he was a stellar…
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