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Articles ambitions No. 2 |
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Tapping the Sun’s Energy |
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Our Sun is a single star among a multitude of brighter, larger and more powerful stars. But its proximity to Earth makes it uniquely suited to support life as we know it.
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The Champion of Energy-Efficient Building |
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College and university students from around the world compete in the Solar Decathlon, an international contest to design, build and operate the world’s best solar-powered house.
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Interview with Ralph Eichler |
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Ralph Eichler, President of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich, talks about research and business synergies, as well as the prospects of a future with low carbon emissions.
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Harnessing Wind Power |
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Around the world, Sika protects wind turbines from top to bottom, helping guard long-term investments into renewable energy.
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Green at the Top |
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From Singapore to Chicago, Berlin to Santiago - people are turning to green roof systems to curb air pollution, decrease energy expenses and reduce storm runoff.
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A New Playhouse Energizes Copenhagen |
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Thanks to its scenic location right on the aterfront, an oak footbridge and spectacular architecture, the Royal Danish Playhouse in Copenhagen is energizing more than theatergoers.
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What Is Energy? |
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For this issue of ambitions we turn to a special group of energy experts. We asked children on five continents to answer the question: What is energy?
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The Heartbeat of Clean Energy |
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The Kárahnjúkar Hydropower Project is Iceland’s ticket to economic diversity through renewable and emission-free energy.
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Around the World in a Solar Airplane |
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Energy and its management are the makeor-break factors in a first-ever attempt to fly a solar airplane night and day around the world.
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Energy Is Triggered by Special Chemistry |
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There are a lot of chemicals racing around the brain and body when people are in love. Researchers are learning about the effects they have on our emotion and behavior.
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