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Micro Solar Cells Handle More Intense Sunlight

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

Graphene Transistors that Can Work at Blistering Speeds: By Katherine Bourzac | 02/05/2010 | 4 Comments; IBM shows that graphene transistors could one day replace silicon.

"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.

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

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

Using Light to Disinfect Water: By Corinna Wu | 01/27/2010 | 5 Comments; New light-activated catalyst keeps on working even after the lights go out.

New Compound Improves MRI Contrast Agents: By Corinna Wu | 01/21/2010 | 1 Comment; A nano diamond agent is 15 times more sensitive.

Using Printed Nanocircuits to Sense Hormones: By Lauren Gravitz | 01/15/2010 | 3 Comments; Novel device could aid the treatment of infertility.

Silicon Microwires Could Have a Sunny Future: By Phil McKenna | 01/07/2010 | 5 Comments; New solar cells show gains in efficiency.

Microscopic Solar Cells Could See More Sunlight: By Katherine Bourzac | 01/05/2010 | 3 Comments; The new cells promise to be cheaper, more efficient, and even printable.

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