April 21st, 2011
Researchers have discovered how fat, oil and grease can create hardened deposits in sewer lines: it turns into soap! The hardened deposits, which can look like stalactites, contribute to sewer overflows.
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April 20th, 2011
Experts in material science and engineering have demonstrated a rational approach to producing nanocrystals with predictable shapes. The work could one day lead to the ability to rationally produce nanocatalysts with desired crystal surfaces and hence catalytic properties.
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April 18th, 2011
On Oct. 5, 2010, the historic Hastings Pier in the UK was set on fire, destroying 95 percent of the Grade II listed building, leading to concerns over its future. Now scientists from the UK's National Physical Laboratory are helping to show that the future of the pier is more positive than expected.
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April 15th, 2011
The present largest wind turbines have a capacity of 5-6 MW. Scientists have now presented the first design basis for developing mega wind turbines of 20 MW. One single wind turbine of this type in the North Sea would provide electricity for 15,000 to 20,000 dwellings.
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April 14th, 2011
Most buildings are not constructed to withstand an unexpected explosion or impact. Now, a researcher is working with the US Army to test a method of retrofitting buildings to protect them in the case of a terrorist attack.
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April 12th, 2011
An electrical engineer who previously demonstrated experimentally the "rainbow trapping effect" -- a phenomenon that could boost optical data storage and communications -- is now working to capture all the colors of the rainbow.
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April 12th, 2011

Environmental Science & Technology
DOI: 10.1021/es200167q
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April 8th, 2011
Scientists have shown how to control the characteristics of semiconductor nanowires made of a promising material: lead selenide.
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April 6th, 2011

Environmental Science & Technology
DOI: 10.1021/es1043613
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April 5th, 2011

Environmental Science & Technology
DOI: 10.1021/es104362g
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