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Better Understanding Needed of Old Patents on Chemical Substances

Fish, mother's milk, snow from the North Pole and cow milk often contain poisonous non-degradable chemical compounds, such as PCBs, which come from industrial use. On closer examination, alternative substances for th...

8 Nov 2005

High-flux Solar Simulator

Solar research at PSI takes a leap into the future today with the opening of the High-flux Solar Simulator. With this new instrument scientists will be able to carry out experiments under extremely high temperatures, ind...

8 Nov 2005

Could Bubbles Help Increase Earth's Oil Reserves?

New research which could help salvage huge amounts of the world’s oil that currently goes to waste is being carried out as a collaborative venture between Aston University in Birmingham, UK and Nottingham Trent Uni...

8 Nov 2005

Einstein's Relativity Theory Proven with the 'Lead' of a Pencil

Scientists at The University of Manchester have discovered a new way to test Einstein’s theory of relativity using the ‘lead’ of a pencil. Until now it was only possible to test the theory by buildin...

8 Nov 2005

Manchester Awarded £1.5m to Establish Transatlantic Composites Partnership

Lord Sainsbury, Science and Innovation Minister, has announced that The University of Manchester will be one of only four UK universities to lead transatlantic research partnerships under a new DTI pilot scheme. The s...

8 Nov 2005

Bionic Engineering Speeds Robot Muscle

Robots, both large and micro, can potentially go wherever it's too hot, cold, dangerous, small or remote for people to perform any number of important tasks, from repairing leaking water mains to stitching blood vessels ...

8 Nov 2005

Magic Trick with Gold and Glass

Even the ancient Romans were familiar with processes for coloring glass by adding gold. Initially colorless, the glass takes on a ruby-red color when heated in a controlled fashion. The source of this color is finely div...

8 Nov 2005

Applied Functional Materials Develops Technology to Produce Complex Piezo Composite Shapes

Results of a research project undertaken by Applied Functional Materials (AFM) Ltd., could lead to a lucrative commercial deal worth approximately £200k, thanks to a project funded as part of the SPARK award progra...

7 Nov 2005

Increased Power Density Using Scandia Stabilizied Electrolyte in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

ESL Electro-Science has announced increased power density using new scandia stabilized zirconia electrolyte in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells. The use of scandia stabilized zirconia (ScSZ) has recently been shown to more than...

7 Nov 2005

Rhodia Agrees to Sale of its Latex Business

Rhodia has announced the signature of an agreement for the sale to the US Hexion Specialty Chemicals Group of its Latex business activities (latex dispersions & powders and organic foam control agents). The divestmen...

7 Nov 2005

Reduced Ironmaking Costs in all Blast Furnaces in Gwangyang Works

The blast furnaces in Gwangyang Works all achieved 204kg/T-P, the highest average rate of pulverized coal injection in the company, last October, greatly contributing to lowering ironmaking costs. POSCO set a new rec...

7 Nov 2005

Consent Process for Wave and Tidal Renewable Energy Projects Announced

With the publication of the consent process for wave and tidal demonstration projects in England and Wales, the British Government has put in place the conditions that will allow the sector-leading UK marine industry to ...

7 Nov 2005

Growing Market for Biodiesel Fuels Heats up Interest in Canola

A growing market for biodiesel fuels is heating up interest in canola among Texas producers. Dr. Brent Bean, Texas Cooperative Extension agronomist here, said he quit participating in the National Winter Canola Varie...

7 Nov 2005

Yale Researchers Devise Method to Predict the Microstructure of Crystals as They Form in Materials

A team of researchers at Yale University is the first to devise a way to predict the microstructure of crystals as they form in materials, according to a report in the September issue of Applied Physics Letters. Alth...

7 Nov 2005

Max Planck Scientists Demonstrate Quantum Chaos During Atom Ionisation

The researchers measured typical fluctuations in the electron current, which is subject to the frequency of the laser light, and which arose from the chaotic movement of the electrons. The experiment is based on an exper...

7 Nov 2005

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

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Better Understanding Needed of Old Patents on Chemical Substances

High-flux Solar Simulator

Could Bubbles Help Increase Earth's Oil Reserves?

Einstein's Relativity Theory Proven with the 'Lead' of a Pencil

Manchester Awarded £1.5m to Establish Transatlantic Composites Partnership

Bionic Engineering Speeds Robot Muscle

Magic Trick with Gold and Glass

Applied Functional Materials Develops Technology to Produce Complex Piezo Composite Shapes

Increased Power Density Using Scandia Stabilizied Electrolyte in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

Rhodia Agrees to Sale of its Latex Business

Reduced Ironmaking Costs in all Blast Furnaces in Gwangyang Works

Consent Process for Wave and Tidal Renewable Energy Projects Announced

Growing Market for Biodiesel Fuels Heats up Interest in Canola

Yale Researchers Devise Method to Predict the Microstructure of Crystals as They Form in Materials

Max Planck Scientists Demonstrate Quantum Chaos During Atom Ionisation

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Enhancing Materials Research with XRM Microscopy and Deep Learning Reconstruction

Digital Traceability and the Battery Passport: A Conversation with Rockwell Automation

Shaping the Future of Particle Characterization with Light Scattering

RXT Series: Reliance® Legacy Motors

msFineAnalysis: Automatic Qualitative Analysis Software

Enhance Nanostructure Analysis With the SAXSpoint 500 SAXS/WAXS System

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Understanding Prepregs for Advanced Material Design

Comparing DOSY and End-Group Analysis for Polymer Molecular Weight via Benchtop NMR

The Role of Vibration Isolation in Improving NMR Accuracy

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

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Enhancing Materials Research with XRM Microscopy and Deep Learning Reconstruction

Digital Traceability and the Battery Passport: A Conversation with Rockwell Automation

Shaping the Future of Particle Characterization with Light Scattering

1New Method Boosts Lithium-Ion Conduction via COF Polymerization

2What Happens Inside Soft Materials When They Deform? New Study Maps Structure and Flow

3Revolutionary Membrane Boosts Lithium Supply from Water Sources

4Scientists Have Created Artificial Skin that Can Sense, Heal and Adapt

5Wood-Based Separators Boosting Lithium-Ion Battery Safety and Life

6Progress Towards Potassium-Ion Batteries

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