[bkeps.com]Wind isn't acting alone in the geological process behind erosion, sand
dunes and airborne dust particles called aerosols. The other culprit is
electricity. By taking both factors into account, researchers at the
University of Michigan have developed a new model that matches
real-world measurements of "saltation" better than the decades-old
classical theory.




[bkeps.com]In many ways, wind energy seems an ideal energy source. Fields of
mighty turbines spinning in rhythm could harness carbonless power and
shuttle it off to homes and industries. But questions remain about the
feasibility of wind parks: How much will they cost? Can this
unpredictable energy source be relied upon to contribute appreciably to
the country's power needs?
Breathing new life into an old idea, MIT Institute Professor Mildred S.
Dresselhaus and co-workers are developing innovative materials for
controlling temperatures that could lead to substantial energy savings
by allowing more efficient car engines, photovoltaic cells and
electronic devices.





