University of Cyprus, Cyprus University of Technology, and University of Crete have been exploring the potential of Frster resonant energy transfer (FRET) from an indium gallium nitride (InGaN) single quantum well (SQW) to a light-emitting ...
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Jaguar today announced its return to global motorsport. In the autumn of 2016, Jaguar will enter the third season of the exciting FIA Formula E Championship as a manufacturer with its own team. FIA Formula E is the world's first global ...
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Three People, One Teacher is an exhibition of ink paintings and calligraphic works of three amateur artists. [Photo provided to China Daily] Three People, One Teacher is an exhibition of ink paintings and calligraphic works of three ...
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Hybrid optoelectronic devices based on blends of hard and soft semiconductors can combine the properties of the two material types, opening the possibility for devices with novel functionality and properties, such as cheap and scalable ...
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Clariant is planning to set up a new healthcare packaging manufacturing plant in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. To be built in Cuddalore, the proposed plant will see around CHF10m ($9.7m) in investment. It will cater to the growing ...
One-Handled Jug Inlaid with Gold and Precious Stones from India, 18th century. At an exhibition called "Heavenly Crafted: Selected Mughal Jades from the Palace Museum", the Chinese University of Hong Kong is showcasing 40 exquisite pieces ...
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Calgary under conventional streetlights back in 2013 (left), taken by astronaut Chris Hadfield compared to Calgary in 2015 (right), taken by astronaut Scott Kelly (Photo Courtesy of Chris Hadfield and Scott Kelly via Twitter) A photo ...
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UK day-ahead power prices were mixed on Tuesday, moving in opposite directions for the second consecutive day this week, as healthy wind supply and weak NBP spot market offset bullish influence of rising demand. At the Platts 1100 GMT, ...
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German furnishing brand Thonet, whose iconic designs have had considerable influence on the furniture industry for nearly 200 years, has announced key changes to the distribution of its product range in Great Britain and Ireland. Sales in ...
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2016 is looking to be the year of soybeans. Chris Hurt, Purdue University agricultural economist, is predicting corn acreage to be 1.5% to 2% lower and soybean acreage to be around 2% higher for the Midwest’s 2016 growing season. With ...
Belgian researchers from University of Leuven and the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology have found that the yeasts used to ferment cocoa during chocolate manufacture can help alter the aroma of the end chocolate product. The research ...
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The Tree by Domenico Monteforte. [Photo provided to China Daily] Artists from Tuscany in Italy have used brushes, colors and even a shuttlecock to portray their impressions of China. The exhibition, New Ways of Seeing, at the Shaw Hall ...
Ming-style furnitures. With its fabulous shapes, unique historical value, and impeccable craftsmanship, Ming-style furniture enchants domestic and overseas collectors alike. Western collectors even hail it as furniture in its most perfect ...
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Teresa Teng in 1977. [Photo/Xinhua] Twenty years after iconic singer Teresa Teng died of an asthma attack, her fame is far from abating, and a biographical television series reportedly is in the works between Taiwan producers and those on ...
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Holland Colours, a supplier of pigments and pigment dispersions for the plastics, has developed a new slip agent that is claimed to reduce scuff marks and scratches on PET packaging. The new bio-based HolcoSlip 271-Series is said to ...
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