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X-Rays Use Diamonds As A Window To The Center Of The Earth
London, UK (SPX) Aug 13, 2008Diamonds from Brazil have provided the answers to a question that Earth scientists have been trying to understand for many years: how is oceanic crust that has been subducted deep into the Earth recycled back into volcanic rocks? A team of researchers, led by the University of Bristol, working alongside colleagues at the STFC Daresbury Laboratory, have gained a deeper insight into how the ... more Carbon Disclosure Project Helps US Cities Understand Local Climate 
Washington DC (SPX) Aug 13, 2008The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability are joining forces with some of the United States' largest cities to help them voluntarily report their greenhouse gas emissions and other climate change-relevant data. This project marks a significant step in advancing public disclosure and reporting on climate change related issues. Cities will be able to ... more CSHL Neuroscientists Glimpse How The Brain Decides What To Believe 
Cold Spring Harbor NY (SPX) Aug 13, 2008It has probably happened to everyone at one time or another. You're driving to a restaurant for the very first time. At a crossroads, you make a turn. You drive for several minutes, and then several minutes more. Nothing in sight. The disturbing thought creeps into your mind: "I should be there by now. Did I make the wrong turn?" At what point will you make a u-turn and go back? It all ... more Antarctic Temperature Changes Linked To Tropical Pacific 
Boulder CO (SPX) Aug 13, 2008Dramatic year-to-year temperature swings and a century-long warming trend across West Antarctica are linked to conditions in the tropical Pacific Ocean, according to a new analysis of ice cores conducted by scientists at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) and the University of Washington (UW). The findings show the connection of the world's coldest continent to global warm ... more PTC's Pro/Engineer Used Indian Irrigation Project 
Needham MA (SPX) Aug 13, 2008PTC has announced that Kirloskar Brothers has leveraged Pro/ENGINEER to design a pump engineering solution based on its unique siphon design for the Saurashtra Branch canal, part of the strategic Narmada Dam project in the Western Indian state of Gujurat. State of the art technology coupled with design innovation helped overcome significant terrain, engineering and financial challenges ... more |
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Milwaukee MN (SPX) Aug 13, 2008Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in Oak Ridge, Tenn. has signed an $89 million energy savings performance contract with Johnson Controls, Inc. to apply advanced energy conservation solutions, including a biomass gasification system, to the campus. This project is the first signed initiative of the U.S. Department of Energy's Transformational Energy Action Management (TEAM) Initiative ... more ACCIONA Launches 180 MW Tatanka Wind Farm 
Forbes ND (SPX) Aug 13, 2008ACCIONA Energy has announced the launch of its 180 MW Tatanka Wind Farm, located in Dickey County and McIntosh County, North Dakota, and McPherson County, South Dakota. This significant renewable energy project is the largest wind farm in North and South Dakota and will generate enough clean energy to power more than 60,000 U.S. homes. The plant went online July 25, 2008. Tatanka ... more Babcock And Wilcox To Acquire Nuclear Fuel Services 
Houston TX (SPX) Aug 13, 2008McDermott International has announced that an affiliate of its subsidiary, The Babcock and Wilcox Company, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Nuclear Fuel Services, a provider of specialty nuclear fuels and related services. This acquisition strengthens B and W's nuclear manufacturing and service business for government and commercial markets. NFS is a leader in the ... more Air Products' Mobile Hydrogen Fueler Technology Supports Hydrogen Tour '08 
Lehigh Valley PA (SPX) Aug 13, 2008Air Products' mobile hydrogen fueler technology is based at the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, New Jersey for two days with good reason. It is fueling the hydrogen powered fuel cell vehicles of multiple automakers venturing into New York City and for an event at the Liberty Science Center tomorrow as part of the national Hydrogen Tour '08, which is designed to demonstrate that ... more Boeing Opens New Pulse Line For Satellite Assembly 
St. Louis MO (SPX) Aug 12, 2008Boeing has announced that it is ready to use a new "pulse line" process for assembling satellites in El Segundo, Calif. The new process is expected to shorten the time needed to build a space vehicle. The first satellites to be manufactured on the pulse line will be the Global Positioning System (GPS) IIF satellites Boeing is building for the U.S. Air Force. All Boeing's satellite ... more |
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St. Paul MN (SPX) Aug 12, 2008Digital Angel has announced that its SARBE division has finalized negotiations with BAE Systems to supply SARBE Advanced Aircrew Personal Locator Beacons (AAPLBs). Based in the United Kingdom, BAE Systems is a global company engaged in the development, delivery and support of advanced defense and aerospace systems in the air, on land and at sea. Although not a large contract, the choice of ... more ITC Judge Finds SiRF Infringes Six Broadcom GPS Patents 
Washington DC (SPX) Aug 11, 2008Broadcom has announced that a U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) judge ruled that products of SiRF Technology Holdings infringe six patents related to improving global positioning system (GPS) processing and sensitivity. The patents are held by Global Locate, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Broadcom. The Initial Determination containing the infringement ruling followed a trial ... more Introducing The Nikon COOLPIX Digital Cameras 
Melville NY (SPX) Aug 11, 2008Nikon has announced the launch of six new COOLPIX digital cameras featuring robust technologies designed to make photography easy and fun. New to the COOLPIX product line and present in each of the new cameras is the Scene Auto Selector Mode, which automatically selects the right scene mode for the image you are shooting for carefree photography. Nikon COOLPIX also makes taking great ... more Magellan Showcases Latest Innovations In GPS 
Salt Lake City UT (SPX) Aug 11, 2008Magellan will showcase its Fall 2008 outdoor and vehicle navigation lineup at the 2008 Outdoor Retailer Summer show, featuring the latest in design, ease-of-use, content, and accessibility. Offerings include the Intermap Technologies comprehensive AccuTerra maps, and the Magellan Triton Series AdventurePack, which includes one of five Triton units, National Geographic's TOPO! Explorer ... more Meteor Shower Expected To Produce Eye-catching Streaks Of Light 
Mount Pleasant MI (SPX) Aug 12, 2008One of the best-known meteor showers of the year will shoot intense streaks of light across the night sky beginning after 9 p.m. Monday. And those who can stay up for its peak performance are in for quite a show. The Perseid meteor shower, which is caused by meteoroids crashing and burning high in Earth's upper atmosphere, will produce the greatest activity after 2 a.m. Tuesday. The show ... more
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