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Smoke-detector isotope to power space probes

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Smoke-detector isotope to power space probes

The European Space Agency wants a radioactive isotope commonly used in smoke alarms to power its robotic spacecraft to the outer solar system

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Alternative nuclear fuel is surprisingly reactive

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Green machine: A new push for pond scum power

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Green machine: A new push for pond scum power

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Stabilisers will let deep-sea wind turbines stand tall

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Stabilisers will let deep-sea wind turbines stand tall

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Hot electrons could double solar cell efficiency

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Mystery glitch? Blame it on the sun

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Mystery glitch? Blame it on the sun

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Green machine: Bacteria will keep CO<SUB>2</SUB> safely buried

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Green machine: Bacteria will keep CO2 safely buried

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Second well on the way to cap Deepwater Horizon

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Second well on the way to cap Deepwater Horizon

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Green machine: Recycled batteries boost electric cars

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Green machine: Recycled batteries boost electric cars

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Wonderfuel: Welcome to the age of unconventional gas

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Wonderfuel: Welcome to the age of unconventional gas

We've found lots of it, we're learning how to get it and we think we can clean it before we burn it. Is natural gas the secure answer to our energy woes?

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Green machine: Cars could run on sunlight and CO2

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Sailing ships could harvest fuel from the oceans

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Biofuels learn to eat less

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Green machine: Hitting the lights in wasteful offices

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