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Preliminary Design Of Free Electron Laser Weapon CompletedAlbuquerque NM (SPX) Mar 19, 2010 has successfully completed the preliminary design of the U.S. Navy's Free Electron Laser (FEL) weapon system, a key step toward building a FEL prototype for realistic tests at sea. During the preliminary design review held March 9 to March 11 at a Boeing facility in Arlington, Va., the company presented its design to more than 30 U.S. government and National Laboratory representatives. This electric laser will operate by passing a beam of high-energy electrons through a series of powerful magnetic ... read more |
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Washington (AFP) March 18, 2010The United States on Thursday left open the possibility of further arms sales to Taiwan, with a senior official saying that China's military buildup was aimed squarely at the self-governing island. President Barack Obama's administration in January approved a 6.4 billion dollar arms package for Taiwan including helicopters, Patriot missiles and mine-hunting ships, angering Beijing. State ... more  
Washington DC (SPX) Mar 19, 2010Graphene-carbon formed into sheets a single atom thick-now appears to be a promising base material for capturing hydrogen, according to recent research at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the University of Pennsylvania. The findings suggest stacks of graphene layers could potentially store hydrogen safely for use in fuel cells and other applications. Graphene h ... more  
Sydney (AFP) March 19, 2010Australia Friday voiced confidence its vital trade ties with China would not be harmed by next week's sensitive trial of an Australian mining executive charged with bribery and industrial espionage. Trade Minister Simon Crean said Australia did not link the case of Rio Tinto's Stern Hu, set to be tried along with three Chinese colleagues, with the booming resources sales that have made China ... more |
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Mexico blighted by poverty issuesMexico City (UPI) Mar 18, 2009 Mexico faces major challenges in its poverty reduction programs despite government optimism that new investment will create the desired numbers of jobs. Rampant crime, neglect of the middle classes and endemic security issues are unresolved issues that threaten to derail the government's ambitious program. This week President Felipe Calderon inaugurated two new Safran group factories in Queretaro, central Mexico. Officials said the factories represent an investment of $160 million and wo ... read more |
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