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Berkeley Lab awarded $4.6M for transformational agriculture technologies

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The US Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) has awarded $4.6 million to Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory for two transformational agriculture technology projects. One project aims to use electrical current to image the root system, which will accelerate the breeding of crops with roots that are tailored to specific conditions (such as drought).

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Tesla vs Bolt EV, first Clarity Fuel Cell, more electric-car charging, Michigan hybrid fees: The Week in Reverse

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Which new electric car did Woz end up getting after he praised the 238-mile Chevy Bolt EV? How much more will VW's diesel emission scandal cost it as of this week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending on Friday, December 23, 2016. Friday, we noted that Tesla electric cars.

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Researchers develop robust biopolymer network binder enabling high sulfur loading in Li-S electrodes

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Researchers from China and Australia have developed a mechanically robust biopolymer network binder that enabled the preparation of high-loading sulfur electrodes to improve the electrochemical performance of Li-sulfur batteries. The binder supported a high-sulfur-loading electrode of 19.8 mg cm -2 with an ultrahigh areal specific capacity of 26.4 mAh cm -2.

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EU Parliament, Council negotiators agree on basis for 5G internet by 2020; 700 MHz band

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EU member states will make the 700 MHz band available for wireless broadband by 2020, enabling a shift to 5G mobile internet, European Parliament and Council negotiators agreed informally last week. Releasing the 700MHz band for internet use would help create an efficient digital single market and the shift to 5G could enhance economic growth. This band would enable the provision of high-quality mobile services, such as eHealth and mHealth, or those related to the internet of things.

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How serious is Norway about climate change? So much that its streetlights self-dim

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