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Berkeley Lab Part of California Team to Receive up to $122 million for Energy Innovation Hub to Develop Method to Produce Fuels from Sunlight
Washington, D.C. – As part of a broad effort to achieve breakthrough innovations in energy production, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy Daniel Poneman announced, on July 22, an award of up to $122 million over five years to a multidisciplinary team of top scientists to establish an Energy Innovation Hub aimed at developing revolutionary methods to generate fuels directly from sunlight.
‘Breast Ironing’ in Cameroon
Female circumcision or female genital mutilation is common in many countries like Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia.
However, ‘breast ironing’ is some kind of new addition to this ‘ill- and evil’ practice.
Pentagon Officially Prepares for Laser War Against Mythical Enemy
The world’s most respectable air show, which takes place once every two years not far from the town of Farnborough in England’s Hampshire, has brought a number of surprises. The presentation of the US-made anti-aircraft laser gun was one of them.
Microsoft Reports Record Fourth-Quarter Results
REDMOND, Wash. — Microsoft Corp. announced (July 22) record fourth-quarter revenue of $16.04 billion for the quarter ended June 30, 2010, a 22% increase from the same period of the prior year. Operating income, net income and diluted earnings per share for the quarter were $5.93 billion, $4.52 billion and $0.51 per share, which represented increases of 49%, 48% and 50%, respectively, when compared with the prior year period.
Amazon.com Announces Second Quarter Sales up 41% to $6.57 Billion
SEATTLE, — Amazon.com, Inc. announced (July 22) financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2010.
E.coli and Rotten Tomatoes Found at Moscow McDonald’s Restaurants
Russian Federal Consumer Rights Protection Service and Prosecutor’s office revealed the results of recent inspections of catering outlets in Moscow.
The results, as always, are shocking.
Black Hole at Milky Way Core Powers Galaxy’s Fastest Stars
ANN ARBOR, Mich.—The black hole at the center of the galaxy is to blame for sling-shotting “hypervelocity stars” out of the Milky Way at up to 1.8 million miles per hour, according to new evidence from research involving a University of Michigan astronomer. (more…)