Artificial Leaf Moves Two Steps Closer To Reality

Two independent research teams report today in Science that they’ve taken key strides toward harnessing the energy in sunlight to synthesize chemical fuels. If the new work can be improved, scientists could utilize Earth’s most abundant source of renewable energy to power everything from industrial plants to cars and trucks without generating additional greenhouse gases.

Artificial Leaf Moves Two Steps Closer to Reality

Backlink: http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2011/09/artificial-leaf-solar-fuel/

Fiat Shares Rise After Company Splits in Two

The split is seen as a step that could lead toward greater integration of Fiat’s auto unit with Chrysler Group.

Fiat Shares Rise After Company Splits in Two

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Advertising: After Two Slow Years, an Industry Rebound Begins

Several factors indicate that the advertising industry will enjoy a robust rebound in 2011, especially in marketing online.

Advertising: After Two Slow Years, an Industry Rebound Begins

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Navy Awards Two Contracts to Build New Combat Ships

The contracts, awarded to Lockheed Martin and Austal USA, could be worth more than $3.5 billion for each company.

Navy Awards Two Contracts to Build New Combat Ships

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Toyota to Pay $32.4 Million in Fines Related to Two Recalls

The fines, related to Toyota’s delays in announcing vehicle recalls in the United States, are the maximum allowed by law.

Toyota to Pay $32.4 Million in Fines Related to Two Recalls

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Two States Sue Bank of America Over Mortgages

The two states contend the bank misled customers about their eligibility for modifications on their home mortgages.

Two States Sue Bank of America Over Mortgages

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Juggling Robots: Now With Two Balls

Paul posted a comment on that single ball juggling quadrotor video from yesterday to tip us off to a robot from his lab at the University of Washington that can juggle two balls. It’s not juggling while flying, but arguably that takes even more skill, since a stationary platform (especially one that doesn’t tilt) is less tolerant of variation. And managing to juggle two ping pong balls using a platform that size is damn impressive.

Juggling Robots: Now With Two Balls

Backlink: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Botjunkie/~3/8K8-3qfrq_Y/

Two Russian Grocers Move to Thwart Wal-Mart

The X5 Retail Group, parent of Russia’s leading retailer, bought Kopeika, and planned to merge the two in a pre-emptive strike against Wal-Mart.

Two Russian Grocers Move to Thwart Wal-Mart

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KDDI to Revive Mobile Profit Growth in Two Years

Dec. 6 (Bloomberg) -- KDDI Corp., Japan’s second-largest mobile-phone operator, expects smartphones to revive profit growth at the main wireless business in about two years, President Takashi Tanaka said.

KDDI to Revive Mobile Profit Growth in Two Years

Backlink: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-12-06/kddi-to-revive-mobile-profit-growth-in-two-years.html

Two Senators Endorse Debt Panel Plan

Senators Judd Gregg and Kent Conrad became the first elected members of President Obama’s deficit commission to publicly endorse the package.

Two Senators Endorse Debt Panel Plan

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