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MBL begins first test of tropical seaweed farming for biofuels production

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These conditions make its southern coastline an ideal test bed for exploring how environmental conditions influence the biological, physiological, and chemical properties of cultivated macroalgae, as well as the impact of seaweed farms on the surrounding environment. Credit: Loretta Roberson. Earlier post.).

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DOE awarding $35M to 11 projects for hydrokinetic turbine development; ARPA-E SHARKS

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Projects will work to reduce the LCOE through multiple approaches, including increasing generation efficiency, increasing rotor area per unit of equivalent mass, lowering operation and maintenance costs, minimizing potential impacts on the surrounding environment, and maximizing system reliability. The University of Michigan.

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Living Electric in Alaska: An Anchorage Owner's Experience

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Eleven years and a few “Alaska vehicles” with internal combustion engines later, he's found his electric stride with a Rivian R1T, a testament to the evolving EV landscape, even in the Last Frontier. Undeterred, Dak became deeply involved in the local EV community, including the Alaska EV Owners Club (formerly the Tesla Club).

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FAA awards $7.5M in research grants for integration of drones into national airspace

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million in research, education, and training grants to universities that comprise the agency’s Air Transportation Center of Excellence (COE) for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), also known as the Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence (ASSURE). Mississippi State University – lead University.

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BMW Group to source lithium from Livent

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Solvents and other chemicals do not come into contact with the environment during this process. Lithium water study in cooperation with University of Alaska Anchorage and University of Massachusetts Amherst. It also takes up much less space, since evaporation basins are barely used.

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FAA selects 6 sites for unmanned aircraft systems research for integration into US airspace

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On 14 Februar 2013, the agency solicited proposals from public entities, including state and local governments and eligible universities interested in operating the test sites. The six test site operators and the research they will conduct into future UAS use are: University of Alaska. Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi.

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UT Austin to lead $58M study of methane hydrate in Gulf of Mexico; $41M from DOE

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A research team led by The University of Texas at Austin has been awarded approximately $58 million to analyze methane hydrate deposits under the Gulf of Mexico. Methane hydrate—natural gas trapped in an ice-like cage of water molecules—occurs in both terrestrial and marine environments.

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