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Geothermal Plant Gets Funding
DOE funds will help finance construction of a geothermal facility using advanced technology.
Generating Power from a Heart
Nanowire generators could one day lead to medical devices powered by the patient's own heart.
Hydrogen Fuel for Hawaii
GM teams up with a synthetic gas producer to support upcoming fuel cell vehicles.
Home Sensor Startup Snapped Up
Belkin buys Zensi, which makes sensors to track domestic energy and water usage.
Smarter Chargers for Electric Vehicles
The devices could help stabilize the grid, and make charging electric cars cheaper.
"Melting" Drywall Keeps Rooms Cool
Developers think these phase-change materials could reduce the need for air-conditioning.
Obama Goes Nuclear
Loan guarantees in the 2011 federal budget could help revive the nuclear power industry.
Scientists Overcome Obstacle to Fusion
The world's largest laser system has uniformly compressed and superheated a fuel capsule.
Silicon Microwires Could Have a Sunny Future
New solar cells show gains in efficiency.
