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Evidence Demonstrates Cosmic Rays Likely Powered by Exploding Stars and Stellar Winds

Nearly 100 years ago, scientists detected the first signs of cosmic rays - subatomic particles (mostly protons) that zip through space at nearly the speed of light. The most energetic cosmic rays hit with the punch of a 98-mph fastball, even though they are smaller than an atom. Astronomers questioned what natural force could accelerate particles to such a speed. New evidence from the VERITAS telescope array shows that cosmic rays likely are powered by exploding stars and stellar "winds."

3 Nov 2009

Astronomers Find Galaxies Undergoing Star Formation Emit Gamma Rays

Nearby galaxies undergoing a furious pace of star formation also emit lots of gamma rays, say astronomers using NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope

3 Nov 2009

Nanometrics Receives Multi-System Order for Integrated Metrology and NanoCD Suite Solutions

Nanometrics Incorporated (Nasdaq:NANO), a leading supplier of advanced process control metrology systems used primarily in the manufacturing and packaging of semiconductors, solar photovoltaics and high-brightness LEDs, today announced a multi-system order from a leading semiconductor foundry for its Integrated Metrology (IM) and NanoCD™ suite solutions. The systems will be delivered in the fourth quarter of this year for optical critical dimension (OCD) metrology on 22nm gate etch applications.

3 Nov 2009

Clear-Lite Holdings Unveils ArmorLite SAFETY ECO CFL

Clear-Lite Holdings, Inc. (“ClearLite”) (OTCBB: CLRH), a leading innovator of eco-friendly, energy-saving “natural” lighting today announced that it is introducing A Safer CFL™, the patent-pending ArmorLite™ SAFETY ECO CFL™, which is expected to revolutionize the Compact Florescent Lamp (CFL) market.

3 Nov 2009

SANYO North America Opens New Photovoltaic Manufacturing Facility in Salem Energy and Technology Park

SANYO North America Corporation (SANYO), a subsidiary of and the North American regional headquarters of SANYO Electric Co., Ltd., based in San Diego, announces that the newest manufacturing plant for photovoltaic products, SANYO Solar of Oregon LLC, has officially opened in the Salem Energy and Technology Park, and production has officially started. The plant, located in Salem, Oregon, will be producing silicon ingots and wafers, core materials to manufacture SANYO’s patented HIT (Heterjunction with Intrinsic Thin-layer) solar cells and modules that have the world’s highest solar light to electric energy conversion efficiency per installed square foot. While initial production has officially started, the plant plans to reach its full production capacity of 70-Megawatts annually by April 2010.

3 Nov 2009

TAOS Championing ALS Sensor Usage in Flat Panel TVs for Improved Picture Quality

Texas Advanced Optoelectronic Solutions, Inc. (TAOS; http://www.taosinc.com) announced today that the company is providing key technology to the HDTV industry that is directly benefiting consumers who purchase flat panel display HDTVs. A recognized pioneer and market leader in ambient light sensing (ALS) technology, TAOS, Inc. is championing the use of ALS sensors in flat panel TVs (both LCD and plasma) to provide improvements in display picture quality while simultaneously conserving energy by reducing power consumption, thereby reducing the consumer’s annual utility bill.

3 Nov 2009

Yissum Research Development Inks Research Deals with BSII to Develop New Materials for Solar Power Plants

Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Ltd., the technology transfer arm of the University, today announced that it had signed two research agreements with BrightSource Industries Israel (BSII) for the development of new materials for solar thermal power plants.

3 Nov 2009

Report on the Market for Chinese Polysilicon in the PV Industry

Global hiking of oil prices, as well as alarming energy crisis, push rapid development of renewable energies around the world, with solar energy an outstanding one. Driven by global booming solar energy, China's solar cell production has developed rapidly in past three years, with output CAGR of 144% from 2007 to 2009. However, domestic supply of polysilicon, key raw material of solar cell, has heavily depended on import (78.46% in 2008), due to high cost and small output caused by immature technology.

3 Nov 2009

Unity Consortium Lands Trans-Pacific Fiber Optic Cable System in Japan

Unity today announced the landing of its Trans-Pacific fiber optic cable system in Chikura, Japan, marking an important milestone in the construction of a new system which will deliver significant increase in capacity between the United States and Japan. With construction on schedule, the new system is planned to be ready for service in the first quarter of 2010.

2 Nov 2009

Aerotech Unveils New Pan & Tilt Positioner Featuring Integrated Motion Controls

Aerotech has launched a new pan & tilt positioner with integrated drives and motion controls for high-end camera security, surveillance and defence applications

2 Nov 2009

Danish Researchers Develop New Method for Nanowires Production

Danish nanophysicists have developed a new method for manufacturing the cornerstone of nanotechnology research – nanowires. The discovery has great potential for the development of nanoelectronics and highly efficient solar cells.

2 Nov 2009

Scientists Accelerate Protons to Energies Using Laser-Particle Acceleration

Laser-particle acceleration is an emerging area of physics that is expected to further significant future advances in modern cancer radiotherapy

2 Nov 2009

Guided Therapeutics to Launch LightTouch Non-Invasive Cancer Detection Technology

LightTouch™ to be shown to international distributors, physicians and healthcare purchasers

2 Nov 2009

Arecont Vision Introduces New Compact Cameras Featuring MegaFlash Technology

Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, announces new compact cameras with MegaFlash™ technology in 1.3, 2, 3 or 5 megapixel formats. The MegaFlash™ camera series was unveiled at the 12th Annual China Public Security Expo (CPSE) Show in Shenzhen, China.

2 Nov 2009