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Technology with characters: the story of China’s unique transformation

Physics World

As its clever title suggests, Tsu discusses not only written characters but also many characterful people from the Chinese worlds of computing, librarianship, politics, science and technology behind the transformation – most of whom are relatively unknown outside specialist circles.

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Critical Materials Assessment

Environmental News Bits

This report is an updated analysis of previous Critical Materials Strategy (CMS) reports published by the DOE in 2010, 2011, and 2019 based on national and global priorities, technology advancement, and technology adoption trends. Download the report.

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Renewables on the Rise

Environmental News Bits

In 2020, America generated almost four times as much renewable electricity from the sun and the wind as in 2011, with wind and solar now producing 11% of the nation’s electricity. Advances in energy efficiency, electric vehicles, battery storage, electric home heating and other technologies mean… Read more →

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(Mis)Estimating Regulatory Costs

Legal Planet

In 2011, EPA had estimated that the compliance cost would work out to $9.6 First, the agency needs to figure out which changes in the power sector were due to new technologies, other regulations, or market shifts. For example, natural gas production went up by around 50% from 2011-2015, displacing a lot of coal-fired generation.

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How molecular catalysts mediate the electrochemical generation of fuels

Physics World

She received her BS from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2005 where she worked in the laboratory of Prof. Harry B Gray and Dr Jay R Winkler at the California Institute of Technology, completing her PhD in 2011. From 2011–2012, Prof. Daniel G Nocera.

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White House OSTP Extends Comment Period for RFI on NNI EHS Research Strategy

Nanotech

The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) has extended the comment period for its April 5, 2023, request for information (RFI) seeking public input in updating the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Research Strategy.

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NNI Will Hold a Public Meeting May 31-June 1 on Refreshing Its EHS Research Strategy

Nanotech

The National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) will hold a public meeting May 31-June 1, 2023 , to discuss the revision of the 2011 National Nanotechnology Initiative Environmental, Health, and Safety Research Strategy (EHS Research Strategy). More information on NNI’s EHS Research Strategy is available in our October 21, 2011, blog item.

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