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Study Finds the Arctic Ocean Had Less Ice 6000-7000 Years Ago

Recent mapping of a number of raised beach ridges on the north coast of Greenland suggests that the ice cover in the Arctic Ocean was greatly reduced some 6000-7000 years ago. The Arctic Ocean may have been periodically ice free

20 Oct 2008

Space Based Technology Being Used to Find Natural Resources Like Oil and Gas

Using space-based technology developed during ESA’s gravity mission studies, a novel gradiometer is being developed by a UK-based company to help oil and gas companies find the most appropriate locations to drill wells and plan further exploration

20 Oct 2008

Extreme Summer Snowmelt in Northern Greenland Revealed by Satellite Data

The northern part of the Greenland ice sheet experienced extreme snowmelt during the summer of 2008, with large portions of the area subject to record melting days

8 Oct 2008

Next Generation Smart Lighting Systems Use Efficient LED Lights that Also Wirelessly Transmit Data

Researchers have developed efficient LED lights that also have data transmission capabilities built in

7 Oct 2008

Shade Grown Practices for Coffee Production Offers Climate Change Buffer

Chalk up another environmental benefit for shade-grown Latin American coffee. University of Michigan researchers say the technique will provide a buffer against the ravages of climate change in the coming decades

2 Oct 2008

PANalytical Launch New Metrology Tools for Solar Cells at Semicon Europa 2008

PANalytical will launch new products and showcase its full range
of innovative X-ray metrology solutions on booth #144 at Semicon Europa 2008,
October 7-9, Stuttgart Trade Fair Centre, Germany.

1 Oct 2008

Micro Honeycomb Material to Make Aircraft Quieter

Researchers at the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) are developing innovative honeycomb structures that could make possible a new approach to noise reduction in aircraft

30 Sep 2008

Roads, Landing Pads and Buildings on The Moon May Be Made Using Microwaves to Melt Moon Dust

Problem moon dust might prove to be perfect building material for future trips to the moon and provide oxygen as a byproduct

25 Sep 2008

Beetles Killing Pine Trees Altering Weather Patterns in the Rocky Mountains

By killing large swaths of forests in the Rocky Mountains, mountain pine beetles may be altering local weather patterns and air quality. NCAR is leading an international field project exploring how the loss of trees and other vegetation influences rainfall, temperatures, smog, and other aspects of the atmosphere

25 Sep 2008

Advertising Campaign Takes Off Promoting Ethanol

America’s ethanol industry has a fantastic story to tell. Beginning this week, that story is being told to millions of Americans as the Renewable Fuels Association launches two ads very clearly stating the benefits of today’s domestic renewable fuels industry

24 Sep 2008