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Micro Solar Cells Handle More Intense Sunlight: By Katherine Bourzac
Tuesday, February 09, 2010; Cells absorb sunlight concentrated 1,000 times without cooling.

U.S. Solar Market to Double in the Next Year: By Kevin Bullis | 02/08/2010 | 9 Comments; Government incentives and lower solar prices are starting to pay off.

Biofuels from Saltwater Crops: By Kevin Bullis | 02/05/2010 | 3 Comments; A research project will make jet fuel without wasting fresh water or farmland.

"Melting" Drywall Keeps Rooms Cool: By Katherine Bourzac | 02/04/2010 | 19 Comments; Developers think these phase-change materials could reduce the need for air-conditioning.

Obama Goes Nuclear: By Kevin Bullis | 02/03/2010 | 32 Comments; Loan guarantees in the 2011 federal budget could help revive the nuclear power industry.

Clean-Coal Power Plant Set for Texas: By Peter Fairley | 01/30/2010 | 12 Comments; The project will capture CO₂ by using it to "loosen" the oil in existing wells.

Flexible Sheets Capture Energy from Movement: By Katherine Bourzac | 01/29/2010 | 11 Comments; Material could charge portable electronics with every step.

A New Start for the Climate Bill: By Kevin Bullis | 01/29/2010 | 13 Comments; Obama considers nuclear power and offshore drilling, backs off from cap and trade.

Bacteria Make Diesel from Biomass: By Katherine Bourzac | 01/28/2010 | 4 Comments; Newly engineered E. coli streamline the conversion of cellulose into fuel.

A Safer Way to Coat Long-Lasting Solar Cells: By Tyler Hamilton | 01/27/2010 | 2 Comments; Antireflective film helps the cells maintain their yield.

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