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Astronomy Mysteries: 8 Space Science Questions Scientists Still Can't Explain - Huffington Post

Astronomy Mysteries: 8 Space Science Questions Scientists Still Can't Explain - Huffington Post | NewsAboutSolarEnergy | Scoop.it
The vastness of space and the puzzling nature of the cosmic objects that occupy it provides no shortage of material for astronomers to ponder.

To round up some of the most enduring mysteries in the field of astronomy, the journal Science enlisted help from science writers and members of the Board of Reviewing Editors to choose eight puzzling questions being asked by leading astronomers today.

As Robert Coontz, deputy news editor at Science, writes in his introduction to the series, the participants decided that, "true mysteries must have staying power," rather than being questions that might be resolved by research in the near future. In fact, while some of the topics discussed may one day be solved through astronomical observations, others may never be solved, he added.

In no particular order, here are eight of the most compelling mysteries of astronomy, as presented by the journal Science:

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Brazilian Scientists Seek to Measure Energy from Solar Explosions - Latin American Herald Tribune

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Latin American Herald Tribune Brazilian Scientists Seek to Measure Energy from Solar Explosions Latin American Herald Tribune Brazilian Scientists Seek to Measure Energy from Solar Explosions.
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Renault UK Offers Free Charging Stations With Zoe... - Green Car Reports

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Research and Markets: Light Electric Vehicles 2012-2022: Forecasts, Players, Opportunities

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Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8vf37j/light_electric) has announced the addition of the "Light Electric Vehicles 2012-2022: Forecasts, Players (Research and Markets: Light Electric Vehicles 2012-2022: Forecasts, Players,...
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US Challenges India's Solar Energy Incentives at WTO: What's at Stake - Huffington Post

US Challenges India's Solar Energy Incentives at WTO: What's at Stake - Huffington Post | NewsAboutSolarEnergy | Scoop.it
US Challenges India's Solar Energy Incentives at WTO: What's at Stake Huffington Post It is particularly important because of India's potential as one of the world's largest solar markets and because of the local and global benefits to India's...
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Libya could produce more energy in solar power than oil - Africa Science News Service

Libya could produce more energy in solar power than oil - Africa Science News Service | NewsAboutSolarEnergy | Scoop.it
Blue & Green Tomorrow Libya could produce more energy in solar power than oil Africa Science News Service Libya could generate approximately five times the amount of energy from solar power than it currently produces in crude oil, research by...
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Electric-Car Charger Congestion...At Least In... - Green Car Reports

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Electric-Car Charger Congestion...At Least In...
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Chinese Solar Power Innovation Producing Cheaper Panels | The ...

Chinese Solar Power Innovation Producing Cheaper Panels | The ... | NewsAboutSolarEnergy | Scoop.it
Between 2009 and 2012, leading “best-in-class” Chinese solar manufacturers reduced module costs by more than 50 percent.
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Western Thailand to see 31.5 megawatts of solar power by May - EcoSeed

Western Thailand to see 31.5 megawatts of solar power by May - EcoSeed | NewsAboutSolarEnergy | Scoop.it
Domestic Fuel Western Thailand to see 31.5 megawatts of solar power by May EcoSeed Three new solar power plants are set to rise in western Thailand this year following the signing of a new 31.5-megawatt solar deal between Conergy and Siam Solar...
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Fleet of Electric Vehicles Rolled out by UPS in California | XS4GREEN.com | Makes green products visible

Fleet of Electric Vehicles Rolled out by UPS in California | XS4GREEN.com | Makes green products visible | NewsAboutSolarEnergy | Scoop.it
RT @XS4GREEN: Fleet of #ElectricVehicles Rolled out by @UPS in California http://t.co/NNHeO1mo #e-Trucks #e-cars #ElectricDriving
Stephane Bilodeau's curator insight, February 8, 7:27 AM

These UPS electric trucks will reduce the consumption of conventional motor fuel by approximately 126,000 gallons per year. Additional benefits include reduction of carbon emissions and noise. The vehicles have a range of up to 75 miles and primarily will deliver packages to customers in Sacramento, San Bernardino, Ceres, Fresno and Bakersfield.

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Rooftop Solar Changing South Australia's Energy Market - CleanTechnica

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Rooftop Solar Changing South Australia's Energy Market CleanTechnica As we reported then, South Australia had some 267MW of rooftop solar as at June 30, representing one in five households.
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8 Reasons Why Solar Power Is Superior To Wind Power - Greener Ideal

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Greener Ideal 8 Reasons Why Solar Power Is Superior To Wind Power Greener Ideal If you are looking at renewable energy options for power systems, it will likely come down to a decision between solar panels and wind turbines.
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Sales of Hybrids, Electric Cars Rising Fast - SustainableBusiness.com

AutoGuide.com Sales of Hybrids, Electric Cars Rising Fast SustainableBusiness.com For 2012, these vehicles were the fastest growing segment of US automotive sales, with close to 440,000 sold, according to market research firm Mintel.
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Crowdfunding Patented Ultra Fast Battery Charge for Cell Phones & Electric Cars - PR Newswire (press release)

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Crowdfunding Patented Ultra Fast Battery Charge for Cell Phones & Electric Cars PR Newswire (press release) LAS VEGAS, Jan.
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Solar Energy Seems To Make Environmentalists Mad - Forbes

Solar Energy Seems To Make Environmentalists Mad - Forbes | NewsAboutSolarEnergy | Scoop.it
Solar Energy Seems To Make Environmentalists Mad Forbes I'm really not sure what it is but something seems to send environmentalists mad when they consider the supplies of things like solar panels and other equipment for renewable energy.
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FedEx Express Launches Zero-Emission All-Electric Vehicle Fleet in Hong Kong - Justmeans

FedEx Express Launches Zero-Emission All-Electric Vehicle Fleet in Hong Kong - Justmeans | NewsAboutSolarEnergy | Scoop.it
FedEx Express Launches Zero-Emission All-Electric Vehicle Fleet in Hong Kong Justmeans These 10 state-of-the-art electric vehicles will be deployed in Hong Kong in March 2013, joining the more than 650 alternative-energy delivery vehicles already...
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Apple now powering its cloud with solar panels, fuel cells (photos) - GigaOM

Apple now powering its cloud with solar panels, fuel cells (photos) - GigaOM | NewsAboutSolarEnergy | Scoop.it
GigaOM Apple now powering its cloud with solar panels, fuel cells (photos) GigaOM Apple has turned on the first halves of both its massive solar panel farm and adjacent fuel cell farm, and is using the systems to provide power for its $1 billion,...
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Renew Grid: Content / Features / What Will It Take To Boost The Overall Success Of EVs?

Renew Grid: Content / Features / What Will It Take To Boost The Overall Success Of EVs? | NewsAboutSolarEnergy | Scoop.it
Bringing smart grid news, analysis and information to utility and power professionals, Renew Grid covers smart meter and AMI trends, renewable energy policy, demand response technology, and new products and services in the transmission and...
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Nissan details 2013 Euro-spec Leaf electric vehicle - WorldCarFans.com

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Daily Mail Nissan details 2013 Euro-spec Leaf electric vehicle WorldCarFans.com Nissan has released full details about the Euro-spec 2013 Leaf which will be built in Sunderland, UK.
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New York City mayor wants 10,000 new electric car charging spots

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One of the great things about electric vehicles is that they not only get better quickly as new generations of batteries and power electronics come out, but even existing EVs get more useful over time as more fast charging stations are built...
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Morocco ambitions solar energy output of 2,000 Megawatts by 2020 ...

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He explained that the strategic plan for the development and use of solar energy is induced by Morocco's enormous potentials in the sector, the socio-economic dynamism in the kingdom, the increasing energy needs and the ...
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California losing farmland to solar energy - Clean Energy Authority

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California losing farmland to solar energy
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There is a huge demand for solar installations in California.
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US challenges India's solar energy trade restriction - New York Daily News

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US challenges India's solar energy trade restriction New York Daily News Washington, Feb 7 — The US government has decided to initiate dispute settlement consultations at the World Trade Organization (WTO), challenging India's discrimination...
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New AeroVironment Electric Vehicle Dealer Program Makes it Easy to Bundle ... - PYMNTS.com

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Torque News New AeroVironment Electric Vehicle Dealer Program Makes it Easy to Bundle ... PYMNTS.com AeroVironment, Inc.
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France reports 66.7% increase in solar power generation - pv magazine

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pv magazine France reports 66.7% increase in solar power generation pv magazine According to the 2012 French Electricity Report published last week by France's transmission system operator Réseau de Transport d'Electricité (RTE), photovoltaic...
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Europe Sets Common Standard for Electric Vehicle Charging - Environment News Service

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New York Times Europe Sets Common Standard for Electric Vehicle Charging Environment News Service European Commission Vice President Siim Kallas, who is responsible for transport, said, “Between them, China and the U.S.
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