Solar energy stored efficiently

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Jun 26, 2005 | 3.1 / 5 (26) | 0

Pilot solar power-plant delivers promising results For the first time solar energy has been successfully used in a pilot-plant to create storable energy from a metal ore. In a project funded by the EU, the Paul Scherrer ...

Developing new lithium-ion batteries

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Jun 26, 2005 | 4.1 / 5 (10) | 0

Next-generation soldiers will wear vests with a battery to power the many high-tech devices that modern soldiers use in battle. Argonne – the nation's expert in lithium battery research – is developing the ...

Building a Better Virtual Raindrop

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Jun 26, 2005 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0

A new way of mathematically modeling the formation of rain drops in clouds may improve our understanding of Earth’s climate, cloud formation and movement, and the effect that small airborne particles have ...

NASA to select Discovery launch date next week

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Jun 26, 2005 | not rated yet | 0

This week Discovery is at Launch Pad 39B and technicians are completing the final steps in preparation for a launch to the International Space Station in the July 13-31 window. Loading of hypergolic propellants ...