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French Develop Software to Predict Problems With Drinking Water Network

Cemagref scientists in Bordeaux have developed software that can forecast the French drinking water network's aging, thus identifying the pipes that are at the highest risk

9 Nov 2008

Study Shows Climate Change Drives Ecological Shifts

While Earth has experienced numerous changes in climate over the past 65 million years, recent decades have experienced the most significant climate change since the beginning of human civilized societies about 5,000 years ago

9 Nov 2008

NASA Gets MIT Team to Design Efficient Aeroplanes of the Future

An MIT-led team recently won a $2 million contract from NASA to develop concepts for commercial airliners that could go into service beginning around 2030

9 Nov 2008

German Funding to Make Cars and Aeroplanes Cheaper, Safer and More Efficient

Components made of fibre-reinforced composites, such as aircraft and automobile body parts, can be designed to be stronger or more rigid than metal-based components

9 Nov 2008

Climate Change Causing Long Lasting and Profound Changes to Fish

Fishermen believe that the fish caught today are no longer the same as before. New species living in warm or Southern waters, such as spirlin and the common bitterling, are gradually replacing the traditionally fished species

9 Nov 2008

Space Technology Used to Improve Public Transport and Provide a 'Bus on Demand' Service in Rural Areas

ESA's Belgian national technology transfer partner Creaction successfully managed a Canadian-Belgian transfer of space technology to create the satellite-based, on-demand bus services project SatelBus

9 Nov 2008

European Research Reveals New Findings About Soil Ecology

Soil protection has become a priority of the European Union. The loss of organic matter is one of the various threats to the soils that have been identified by the European Commission

9 Nov 2008

Nanotechnology Based Ceramic Conditioner Improves Fuel Economy in Cars and Light Trucks

CerMet Lab Company has introduced CerMet-Auto, a ceramic coating nanotechnology formulated to reduce friction which in turn improves fuel economy in gas-powered engines

9 Nov 2008

National Green Building Awards Applications Open For 2009

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has announced that applications are now being accepted for the 2009 NAHB National Green Building Awards

9 Nov 2008

Electric Motorcycle Company Launches First U.S. Dealership

Swiss electric motorcycle manufacturer, Quantya, is excited to announce their partnership with Shredelectric, an action sports retailer dedicated to fun innovative outdoor equipment and training. Shredelectric will be the first dealership in a national network of retailers for their eco-conscious, electric motorcycle

9 Nov 2008

Solar Powered, All Green Community for Hollywood

Utility costs may be rising, but utility rates will remain at an all-time low at one eco-friendly Southern California community

9 Nov 2008

Humidification Applied to Refrigeration Equipment to Increase Efficiency

Humidification technique has been extended to refrigeration installation air condensers to improve their energy efficiency

9 Nov 2008

Experts Says Green Spaces in Towns Should Have Low Allergy Impact

Using examples of native flora preferably instead of exotic species and promoting the participation of experts in the design of landscaped areas are some of the recommendations town councils should consider when designing green spaces with a low-allergy impact

9 Nov 2008

Forests, Biodiversity and the Intrusion of Humans

The forest is managed and used by humans to produce energy, build, regulate certain ecological processes (floods, erosion), provide recreational areas, etc. It is also an important reservoir for biological diversity, a key element in tomorrow's forest productivity

9 Nov 2008

Super Fuel Efficient AFS Trinity SUV Coming to Los Angeles

AFS Trinity Power Corporation has announced it pulled its 150 MPG plug-in hybrid SUV prototypes out of the LA Auto Show but will independently exhibit and demonstrate the super fuel- efficient vehicles on their own elsewhere in downtown LA during the show

9 Nov 2008