Researchers at the University of Illinois are leading a newly funded project from NASA to develop a novel approach for all-electric aircraft.
Energy & Green Tech
May 13, 2019
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The moringa (drumstick) tree has medicinal value and is a rich source of nutrients and minerals. Traditionally, its parts are known to confer multiple benefits, including anti-diabetic (leaves), cardio-protective (roots), ...
Plants & Animals
May 10, 2019
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Volkmar Dierolf and an international team demonstrate the possibility of tuning the color of a GaN LED by changing the time sequence at which the operation current is provided to the device.
Optics & Photonics
Apr 29, 2019
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Next-generation devices based on molecular materials have the potential to efficiently use sunlight to produce electricity or to drive chemical reactions. In contrast to commercial solar cells, where absorption of light directly ...
Materials Science
Apr 22, 2019
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Universities and federal laboratories are the cornerstones of American innovation, developing new products that address important societal issues and drive economic growth.
Economics & Business
Apr 18, 2019
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U.S. Naval Research Laboratory scientists have developed and patented the fabrication of transparent, luminescent material they say could give smartphone and television screens flexible, stretchable, and shatterproof properties.
Nanomaterials
Apr 12, 2019
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Boeing on Tuesday reported a 19 percent drop in first-quarter commercial airplane deliveries as the global grounding of its 737 MAX plane hits results.
Business
Apr 10, 2019
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Unsustainable harvesting, including hunting, trapping, fishing and logging, comprises one of the biggest threats to biodiversity. Yet, no previous assessment has investigated which areas are most vulnerable to this threat ...
Plants & Animals
Apr 4, 2019
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After two fatal crashes in five months, Boeing is trying hard—very hard—to present itself as unfazed by the crisis that surrounds the company.
Business
Mar 28, 2019
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Although we're still a long way from commercial airplanes powered by a combination of fossil fuel and batteries, a recent feasibility study at the University of Illinois explored fuel/battery configurations and the energy ...
Energy & Green Tech
Mar 25, 2019
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