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Arctic Oil Geopolitics

IEEE Spectrum - Mon, 08/08/2011 - 06:00


Go-ahead for Shell's exploratory drilling is reminder of big stakes
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Nuclear Implications for China's High Speed Train Wreck

IEEE Spectrum - Mon, 08/08/2011 - 06:00


Corruption and contractors link the rapid expansion of Chinese rail lines and nuclear reactor capacity
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Armored Spacecraft Sets Course for Jupiter

IEEE Spectrum - Mon, 08/08/2011 - 06:00


Ensuring that NASA's Juno spacecraft can withstand Jupiter's harsh radiation environment came with a few challenges
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Flexible Displays Could Push Graphene into the Commercial Limelight

IEEE Spectrum - Mon, 08/08/2011 - 06:00
By combining graphene with grids of metallic nanowires, a new material could quickly find itself in touch-screen displays
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Hexapod Robot Plays Beethoven

IEEE Spectrum - Mon, 08/08/2011 - 06:00
Kick back and listen to this little robot play "Ode to Joy" on the piano
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Aping Faces

IEEE Spectrum - Mon, 08/08/2011 - 06:00


Weta Digital creates a more expressive chimp for Rise of the Planet of the Apes
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Solar After Dark: BrightSource Adding Molten Salt Storage for Power Plants

IEEE Spectrum - Mon, 08/08/2011 - 06:00
Developer of Mojave Desert solar tower projects to develop proven storage option.
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Molecular Mechanosynthesis Not Far Away in the Dreams of a Journalist and Star Trek Fan

IEEE Spectrum - Mon, 08/08/2011 - 06:00
In the hope that Star Trek-like replicators are close at hand, one journalist gives credence to the idea that molecular manufacturing will be a reality by 2020
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FERC Issues Major Rule to Encourage Grid Expansion

IEEE Spectrum - Mon, 08/08/2011 - 06:00


Most important power grid reform since the power system was opened to wholesale competition
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Bloomberg Foundation Donates $50 Million to Anti-Coal Campaign

IEEE Spectrum - Mon, 08/08/2011 - 06:00


Money goes to Sierra Club, which takes credit for stopping 150 new coal-fired plants
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Commercial Interests for Nanoparticles in Li-Ion Batteries for Electrical Vehicles Heats Up

IEEE Spectrum - Mon, 08/08/2011 - 06:00
China-based company claims to have nanoscale li-iron-phosphate material that reduces li-ion battery production over other nanoscale alternatives
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New Opacity in Global Warming Slowdown

IEEE Spectrum - Mon, 08/08/2011 - 06:00


New paper sheds light on slower warming, though the rate is still breakneck by geologic standards
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Pro Gamblers vs Massachusetts Lottery: No Contest, Gamblers Win

IEEE Spectrum - Mon, 08/08/2011 - 06:00


Who says studying mathematics doesn't pay?
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You (YOU!) Can Take Stanford's 'Intro to AI' Course Next Quarter, For Free

IEEE Spectrum - Mon, 08/08/2011 - 06:00
Sebastian Thrun and Peter Norvig are offering Stanford's "Introduction to Artificial Intelligence" course online, for free, grades and all
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Shady RAT Gnaws into 70+ Organizations During Past 5 Years

IEEE Spectrum - Mon, 08/08/2011 - 06:00


Massive transfer of intellectual property
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Solar Slump

IEEE Spectrum - Mon, 08/08/2011 - 06:00


Drop in photovoltaics prices reflects excess production capacity, weak markets
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DNA Origami Leaves a Trace on Silicon

IEEE Spectrum - Mon, 08/08/2011 - 06:00
The trend of using DNA origami for decreasing feature sizes of chips continues by using them for the masking and etching of silicon
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RIBA II Healthcare Robot Gets Bigger Muscles, Cuter Ears

IEEE Spectrum - Mon, 08/08/2011 - 06:00
How'd you like to get a lift from a friendly robot bear?
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Renewable Europe: Wind Power in EU to Triple by 2020

IEEE Spectrum - Mon, 08/08/2011 - 06:00
Total European wind capacity to approach 230 gigawatts by end of the decade.
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Germany Faces a Shortage of Engineers

IEEE Spectrum - Mon, 08/08/2011 - 06:00


Even loosening immigration won't fill the gap, say experts
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