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Scientists a Step Closer to Understanding Bee Disease That Threatens to Wipe Out Agriculture

Scientists are one step closer to understanding the recent demise of billions of honey bees after making an important discovery about the transmission of a common bee virus

29 Jun 2008

Massive Destruction of Ozone Layer Over Atlantic Larger Than Predicted

Large amounts of ozone – around 50% more than predicted by the world’s state-of-the-art climate models – are being destroyed in the lower atmosphere over the tropical Atlantic Ocean

29 Jun 2008

Crucial Market Information on Solar Power Demands to be Discussed at Solar Power Conference

What are the demand dynamics in the world’s major PV markets? When can an oversupply situation be expected? Can we expect a strong downward price trend for PV modules to already start in 2008?

29 Jun 2008

Building Wall System Looks at a Critical Energy Consumption Factor, Moisture Control

As contractors, architects and building owners focus on energy efficiency, they may often overlook a critical factor that affects not only energy consumption but the long-term durability of a building: moisture. Failure to properly control moisture - and the structural problems, mold and other complications that result - is one of the most significant risks that building owners face.

29 Jun 2008

Efficiency Record Broken for Dye Sensitized Solar Cells

Breakthrough in dye sensitized solar cell efficiency without the use of volatile organic solvents will make it possible to pursue large scale, outdoor practical application of lightweight, inexpensive, flexible dye-sensitized solar films that are stable over long periods of light and heat exposure

29 Jun 2008

Alternate Fuels Professor Doubts Claims of Revolutionary Car Power By Water

A leading alternative fuels expert throws water on Japanese company claims that it's developed the world's first car powered by just water

29 Jun 2008

Carbon Capture Technologies Acquired by CSMG Technologies

UTEK Corporation, an innovation services company, and CSMG Technologies, Inc., a technology management company, are pleased to announce that CSMG Technologies has acquired Carbon Capture Technologies, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of UTEK, in a stock transaction.

29 Jun 2008

Nanotechnology Enhanced Material Soaks Up Dangerous Mercury Vapour Released from Broken Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs

Brown University engineering students Love Sarin (left) and Brian Lee display a nanoselenium-enriched cloth that can capture mercury vapor from broken compact fluorescent lamps. Brown has applied for federal patents covering the invention and plans soon to begin commercial negotiations. Credit: John Abromowski, Brown University

29 Jun 2008

Architcture 2030 Releases Guide to Meeting the 2030 Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets Through Building Code Changes

Architecture 2030 has released an unprecedented and much-anticipated guide for every city, county and state in the nation to swiftly meet their greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets through existing building codes

26 Jun 2008

Solar Energy Experts Helping Home Owners Go Solar

Now that the summer months are now officially here, All Around the Home (AATH), an online directory where visitors can search for home improvement contractors by specialty and region, is focusing a good amount of its efforts on helping homeowners find great quality solar energy experts

26 Jun 2008

Architectural Design and Mechanical Engineering Company to Help Builders Deliver Zero Net Energy Homes

Firm offers service nationally that recommends materials and systems for builders to construct zero energy homes

26 Jun 2008

GREENGUARD Certifications for Owens Corning Masonry Products

The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute has announced that Owens Corning Masonry Products is the first manufactured stone veneer maker to qualify for its GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified and the even more stringent GREENGUARD Children & Schools product emission standards

26 Jun 2008

Steelcase Gets Sustainability Award for Life Cycle Thinking

Steelcase, the global leader in the office furniture industry, has been awarded a British FISP (Furniture Industry Sustainability Programme) certificate in acknowledgment of its pioneering “Life Cycle Thinking” approach and sustainable manufacturing ethos

26 Jun 2008

New Report Looks at the Regulatory Challenges of the Use of Nanomaterials in Food Packaging

Engineered nanoscale materials (ENMs), which contain novel properties that offer potential benefits for use in food packaging, raise new safety evaluation challenges for regulators and industry, according to a report rel...

25 Jun 2008