LAKELAND, Florida, Nov. 8 (TNSres) -- Florida Polytechnic University issued the following news release: Florida Polytechnic University professors with advanced research in fields such as nanotechnology, rare earth element recovery, and electrical and computer engineering have been named to a prestigious list of the world's top 2% of scientists. Dr. Ajeet Kaushik, Dr. Muhammad Rashid, Dr. Patrick Zhang are leaders in their respective fields and have actively published their work year after year  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- ACS Omega, a peer-reviewed journal that says it features findings in chemistry and interfacing areas of science from the American Chemical Society, published research articles on the following topics in its Nov. 7, 2023, edition (Vol. 8, Issue 44): Reviews: * Catalytic Properties of Biochar as Support Material Potential for Direct Methanol Fuel Cell: A Review * Recent Advancements in Extraction Techniques of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) with Insights on Phytochemica  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Nov. 8 (TNSres) -- Brown University issued the following news release: * * * The Nelson Fitness Center is piloting the use of energy-generating workout equipment, thanks to a proposal developed by junior Elina Pipa as part of a Climate Solutions course. * * * The next time a visitor hops on a cardio machine at Brown University's Nelson Fitness Center, they might generate more than sweat. Strategically placed across the gym's footprint are six new pieces of equipmen  more

BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 8 (TNSres) -- Calvert Impact Capital (formerly the Calvert Foundation) issued the following news release: Calvert Impact announced the publication of its 2023 Impact Report, "Demonstrate, Educate, Transform." The report showcases Calvert Impact's portfolio partners' work in communities around the globe and the impact of its investors' capital. It also highlights key internal trends, including particularly noteworthy increases in Calvert Impact's climate and small business po  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced funding from the U.S. Departments of Justice (DOJ), Health and Human Services (HHS), and Agriculture (USDA), as well as the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), to support public health, energy assistance, economic development, and law enforcement initiatives in West Virginia. HHS FUNDING:   more

LEEDS, England, Nov. 8 -- Circuit World, a peer-reviewed journal that says it features electronics circuit, including design, application, manufacturing, assembly, safety and special sections on technology trends and application, published research articles on the following topics in its Vol. 49, Issue 4 edition: * A compact high gain wideband millimeter wave 1 x 2 array antenna for 26/28 GHz 5G applications * Pulse density modulation control-based multi-load handling three leg inverter for co  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news: WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced six new Biden-Harris Administration appointees who will work with U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm to carry out the climate and energy objectives in President Biden's Investing in America agenda. They will work with colleagues throughout the Department to help reach the President's climate goals of 100% clean electricity by 2035 and   more

ARGONNE, Illinois, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release: In a room buzzing with anticipation and the hum of computers, a team from University of Central Florida clinched the title at the 2023 CyberForce Competition(R) held November 4 at the Q Center in St. Charles, Illinois. Hosted by the Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security and Emergency Response (CESER) and supported by DOE's Argonne National L  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced that the City of Naperville will receive a $1,116,174 award to support the city's transition to clean energy by updating its power grids. This funding comes from the U.S. Department of Energy's Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships Program (GRIP) and by boosting Naperville's energy efforts, this investment wil  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 (TNSres) -- The Electric Power Supply Association issued the following statement on Nov. 7, 2023: * * * A new report on power system performance during 2022's Winter Storm Elliott shows the need for action to improve electric reliability, said the head of the organization representing power generators providing about 150,000 MW of electric generation capacity throughout the U.S. Todd Snitchler, President and CEO of the Electric Power Supply Association (EPSA), issued the fo  more

PASADENA, California, Nov. 8 (TNSres) -- NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news: The new images from the Euclid mission include a cluster of thousands of distant galaxies, demonstrating the spacecraft's unique abilities. The Euclid mission, which will investigate the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy, released its first five science images Tuesday, Nov. 7 The observatory, led by ESA (European Space Agency) with NASA contributions, is scheduled to begin regular scienc  more

VOLUSIA, Florida, Nov. 8 -- General Electric, a manufacturer of appliances, lighting, power systems and other products, issued the following news release on Nov. 7, 2023: GE Vernova's Gas Power business (NYSE: GE) today announced that it will support the development of an end-to-end green hydrogen system that Duke Energy plans to build and operate at its DeBary plant, located in Volusia County, Florida near Orlando. When operational in 2024, the new hydrogen system will provide peak power to Du  more

LONDON, England, Nov. 8 -- The Journal of Materials Chemistry A, a peer-reviewed journal from the Royal Society of Chemistry that says it covers production of materials related to energy storage and conversion, sustainability or living, published research articles on the following topics in its Nov. 21, 2023, edition (Vol. 11, Issue 43): * The metal-support interaction effect in the carbon-free PEMFC cathode catalysts * Efficient electrochemical upgradation strategies for the biomass derivativ  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Nov. 8 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2023-00312) on Nov. 7, 2023: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Tariff Filing Of Big Rivers Electric Corporation And Kenergy Corp. To Revise The Large Industrial Customer Standby Service Tariff COMMISSION STAFF'S SECOND REQUEST FOR INFORMATION TO BIG RIVERS ELECTRIC CORPORATION AND KENERGY CORP. Big Rivers Electric Corporation (BREC) and Kenergy Corp. (Kenergy) (collectively, Joint Appl  more

LONDON, England, Nov. 8 -- Nature Geoscience, a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to Earth science research from all disciplines in geoscience, published research articles on the following topics in its November 2023 edition (Vol. 16, Issue 11): Editorial: * Healthier air, healthier planet Comment: * Spotlight on air pollution in Africa * Booming solar energy is encroaching on cropland Q&A: * A conversation on air pollution in the United States * A conversation on air pollution in India  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 8 -- The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International posted the following news release from its member company American Bureau of Shipping: The American Bureau of Shipping issued the first-ever classification for a commercial autonomous, uncrewed vehicle to Saildrone for the 10-meter Voyager. The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has been a driving force in shaping the standards for safety and excellence in design and construction for the maritime industry   more

MATERIALS PARK, Ohio, Nov. 8 (TNSres) -- ASM International posted the following news from its member company Nature Energy: Next-generation solar materials are cheaper and more sustainable to produce than traditional silicon solar cells, but hurdles remain in making the devices durable enough to withstand real-world conditions. A new technique developed by a team of international scientists could simplify the development of efficient and stable perovskite solar cells, named for their unique cry  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: PEORIA, IL - Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is announcing over $275,000 in funding awarded to four rural and small businesses and agriculture producers in Central Illinois to lower energy costs and strengthen their energy resilience. "I'm proud to announce critical investments coming to Illinois' 17th Congressional District to strengthen our rural communities, lower costs for farmers and small business  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: MOLINE, IL - Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) are announcing investments to lower costs for Northwestern Illinois farmers and small businesses and strengthen the energy grid in rural communities. "I'm proud to announce critical investments coming to Illinois' 17th Congressional District to strengthen our rural communities, lower costs for farmers and  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 8 -- The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy issued the following news release: For the first time in the 90-year history of the Tennessee Valley Authority, several nonprofit advocacy organizations submitted a "Motion to Intervene" in the authority's Integrated Resource Plan process, a comprehensive study that projects how TVA will meet demand for energy over the next 25 years. In the motion, groups called on TVA to make its IRP process more open and transparent by hos  more

SANTA CRUZ, California, Nov. 8 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: An interdisciplinary team of UC Santa Cruz students, many from the Rachel Carson College Sustainability Minor program, designed and built EcoHus, an innovative, affordable, net-zero house. The EcoHus team was selected to receive a $100,000 grant to participate in the 2023 Orange County Sustainability Decathlon (OCSD) held on Oct. 5-15, where they won first place in three categories, and s  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 8 (TNSres) -- The University of Pennsylvania's Stuart Weitzman School of Design issued the following news: * * * Sustainability Director Nina Morris recently shared with the Board of Trustees an update on progress. * * * Between achieving a 46% reduction in carbon emissions since 2009, replacing 92 inefficient ultra-low temperature freezers in labs, adding four electric vans to Penn Transit's fleet, and much more, the University of Pennsylvania has been meeti  more