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This Rice University Professor Developed Cancer-Detection Technology

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Richards-Kortum is a professor of bioengineering at Rice University , in Houston, and codirector of the Rice360 Institute for Global Health Technologies , which is developing affordable medical equipment for underresourced hospitals. in 1990, she joined the University of Texas at Austin as a professor of biomedical engineering.

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BNL Researchers develop low-cost, efficient, non-noble metal electrocatalyst to produce hydrogen from water

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A team of researchers led by Dr. James Muckerman at the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) have developed a new class of high-activity, low-cost, non-noble metal electrocatalyst that generates hydrogen gas from water. Click to enlarge.

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DOE launches Cadmium Telluride Accelerator Consortium; making CdTe solar cheaper and more efficient

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However, without strengthened domestic manufacturing capacity, the US will continue to rely on clean energy imports, exposing the nation to supply chain vulnerabilities while simultaneously losing out on job opportunities. The consortium will be led by the University of Toledo, First Solar, Colorado State University, Toledo Solar Inc.,

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Ford concentrates on control strategies for low-cost start-stop system for Fusion

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Although other approaches to lead-acid such as PbC or alternative electrochemical systems such NiZn can offer weight reduction, promise longer service life and better charge acceptance, there are as yet unproven at volume and over time, and system integration into 14 V power supply systems could pose a challenge, Ford says.

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PPPL researchers find way to build high-temperature superconducting magnets for fusion devices

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High current density achieved by a CORC cable based on a four-layer model coil recently tested at National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (NHMFL) motivated its consideration for low cost, reduced size fusion magnet application. —Jon Menard, PPPL’s deputy director for research and co-author.

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Ashwoods launching new portfolio of hybrid and electric vehicle components & services to OEMs

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Ashwoods Automotive is launching a complete range of high-performance, low-cost electric and hybrid vehicle technologies and system development. Based on the Ford Transit, this van is now the UK’s best-selling hybrid light commercial vehicle, according to the company. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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WVU opens new research facility to extract valuable rare earth elements from acid mine drainage

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West Virginia University (WVU) researchers are opening a new facility to capture rare earth elements (REEs) from acid mine drainage (AMD) from coal mining. In addition, the team will be working to define a US-based supply chain including the sludges created during acid mine drainage treatment and upstream to the acid-mine drainage source.