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Discovery News has an article mentioning: "... Deploy the Main(solar)sail Another application for mechanisms is probably more obvious: deployable structures and attachable devices. Columbus, on his ship for example, had ..."
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Earth & Industry has an article mentioning: "... Domjan, the founder and expedition leader of Planetsolar , the solar-powered expedition-at-sea currently attempting to be the first solar-powered boat to circumnavigate the globe, envisions a future where boats can not only be the recipients of DC power while they are at port, but they can also be ..."
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ElectroIQ has an article mentioning: "... It will look like a gallery that consists of a solar powered car (WW), the low consumption contest car "Mobil Sapu Angin", boats, robots and other scientific works," he said. Besides, several laboratories and study ..."
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FRANCE 24 has an article mentioning: "... For he and his 80-strong support team have to ensure not just that they can build a solar-powered aircraft capable of completing the flight around the world, but also that they have a pilot strong enough to complete the mission. Borschberg declared the ..."
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StarPhoenix has an article mentioning: "... For he and his 80-strong support team have to ensure not just that they can build a solar-powered aircraft capable of completing the flight around the world, but also that they have a pilot strong enough to complete the mission. Borschberg declared the ..."
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solarserver.com has an article mentioning: "... a symbol of the European Commission Bayer MaterialScience becomes official partner for Solar Impulse; first round-the-world-flight in a solar airplane SolarImpulse completes first test flight Solar powered aeroplane "Solar Impulse" training to fly Solar Impulse accomplished Missions of Virtual Flight ..."
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Cool Hunting has an article mentioning: "... Happy Kurt Cobain, a massive solar-powered boat, phantom pocket watches and more in our look at the web this week by CH Editors in Design on 25 February 2012 Pin It Happy Kurt Cobain, a massive ..."
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Expatica Switzerland has an article mentioning: "... For he and his 80-strong support team have to ensure not just that they can build a solar-powered aircraft capable of completing the flight around the world, but also that they have a pilot strong enough to complete the mission. Borschberg declared the ..."
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CNN has an article mentioning: "... Have you? February 24, 2012 at 4:29 pm | Report abuse Jj This is just stupid. Howdid she get there? By a solar powered boat? How did she get to that country? By a solar powered airplane? How did she get to the airport? Probably a flipping SUV. Duh February 24, 2012 at 3:46 ..."
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PhysOrg.com has an article mentioning: "... For he and his 80-strong support team have to ensure not just that they can build a solar-powered aircraft capable of completing the flight around the world, but also that they have a pilot strong enough to complete the mission. Borschberg declared the ..."
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The Local Switzerland has an article mentioning: "... He and his 80-strong support team have to ensure not just that they can build a solar-powered aircraft capable of completing the flight around the world, but also that they have a pilot strong enough to complete the mission. Borschberg declared the ..."
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swissinfo.ch has an article mentioning: "... through the night Solar Impulse completes first flight by Sophie Douez , swissinfo.ch The world's first round-the-world flight by a solar-powered aircraft is a step closer to reality following the successful simulation of a 72-hour non-stop flight. André Borschberg, who successfully piloted the Solar ..."
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Gulf Today has an article mentioning: "... Andre Borschberg was testing conditions for a round-the-world trip in a solar-powered plane planned for 2014. >His team says Borschberg took 32 naps of 20 minutes each during the 72 hours he spent inside the simulator at Duebendorf near ..."
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DesignBuild Source has an article mentioning: "... Developments like Hong Kong's Solar Eagle. Created by Australian company, Solar Sailor, this ferry, in addition to another three vessels and some incredibly positive future planned work; rely on hybrid energy, with the renewable ..."
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EarthTechling has an article mentioning: "... travel of both the human and electrically powered variety, Canadian solar company Green Sun Rising recently announced plans to add a solar-powered bikeport to its line up of renewable energy products. image via Green Sun Rising The all-aluminum unit represents what could be the future of bike racks ..."
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Reporter Newspapers has an article mentioning: "... Members of Cross Keys High School's robotics team have taken on another high-tech project. They're planning on building a sun-powered car. Members of the team spend Wednesday evenings and some weekends at the Georgia Tech Student Competition Center near the Tech campus in Midtown, where ..."
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Florida Times-Union has an article mentioning: "... Why do you find that so hard to believe when NASA sent the solar powered spacecraft, Juno, to Jupiter in 2011?†“That was different, and besides, we're traveling at night â€" in case you haven't noticed.†“Haven't you ..."
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Wired has an article mentioning: "... in the sim , running through a series of tests and challenges to prepare for what lies ahead when he attempts to fly around the world in a solar airplane in 2014. It?s been grueling, but not so bad. ?I feel quite well, better than what I expected,? Borschberg said from the cockpit mockup in Switzerland. ..."
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Wired News has an article mentioning: "... Cool Cars EVs and Hybrids Edit Follow @itskeithbarry A team of engineering students from Germany is on an around-the-world journey in the solar car they built, hoping to cross four continents using only the power of the sun. The SolarWorld GT is the latest iteration of solar vehicle from the ..."
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TruthDive has an article mentioning: "... News World 0 Comments Cairo, Feb 22 (TruthDive): The archaeological team on Monday took samples from 4,500-year-old King Khufu's second solar boat of the fourth dynasty to determine the exact causes of its deterioration and the best restoration methods. The boat is one of two that were buried ..."
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Times of Malta has an article mentioning: "... That would set a new benchmark in technological terms. Reply to Jesmond Micallef Advert Similar Stories May 14th 2011, 14:36 Swiss solar aircraft makes first international flight Swiss solar aircraft makes first... Solar Impulse Solar-powered flight postponed Solar plane sets out on historic ..."
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StreetCorner has an article mentioning: "... 2. A REAL SOLUTION: HOW A LOW CARBON FUTURE WORKS Feature Film - Solar Impulse: The Wings of the Sun: the amazing story of solar-powered flight of over 24 hours. If we can fly free of fossil fuel then ‘the sky's no limit'! ..."
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Expatica Switzerland has an article mentioning: "... pilot to undergo 3-day solar flight simulation Swiss news | Expatica Switzerland Thu, 23 February 2012 >Twitter >LinkedIn >Facebook >Flickr Jobs Housing Classifieds Listings Expat Deals ..."
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Arirang News has an article mentioning: "... King Khufu of the fourth dynasty in Egypt was the proud owner a solar boat. That's according to the findings by a joint team of Egyptian and Japanese archaeologists. The team is now on the third stage of their excavation,.. ..."
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The Daily Telegraph has an article mentioning: "... Share Add to Digg Add to del.icio.us Add to Facebook Add to Kwoff Add to Myspace Add to Newsvine What are these? The pioneering Swiss solar-powered aircraft, the Solar Impulse, powered entirely by solar energy. Picture: Jean Revillard Source: The Daily Telegraph Pilot to test first aircraft powered by ..."
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Wired has an article mentioning: "... while the Solar Impulse team runs him through a laundry list of tests to explore the ability of a pilot to fly long durations in the solar powered airplane. The flight started on Tuesday and is taking place in a full size mock up of the cockpit of the second Solar Impulse airplane, currently under ..."
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89.3 KPCC has an article mentioning: "... The Nichioh Maru is a solar-powered car carrier with a special low-friction hull for more efficient movement through the water. About the size of a football field and a half, the carrier can ..."
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NCAdvertiser.com has an article mentioning: "... The projects range from feats of engineering â€" including trebuchets, robots, and solar-powered vehicles â€" to custom-built computer programs and video games, explorations of technological innovations like greenscreen filming and stop-motion animation, ..."
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High Performance Composites has an article mentioning: "... Carbon fiber/epoxy sandwich design was selected for the world's largest solar-powered vessel, the Tûranor , designed by LOMOcean Design Ltd. (Auckland, New Zealand) and fabricated by Knierim Yachtbau GmbH (Kiel, Germany). The showpiece ..."
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3News NZ has an article mentioning: "... Egypt's archaeological authority has begun the third stage of excavation of the second solar boat belonging to King Khufu of the fourth dynasty. Large stone blocks resting above the solar boat were removed by a joint team of Egyptian and Japanese ..."
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Lehigh Acres News Star has an article mentioning: "... Congratulations to the winner — to all the participants, in fact — in Saturday's inaugural Solar Boat Challenge. This competition is designed to promote student interest in science, technology, engineering and math — the STEM subjects. About 50 ..."
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Ahram Online has an article mentioning: "... The archaeological team took samples Monday from King Khufu's second solar boat to determine the exact causes of its deterioration and the best restoration methods Nevine El-Aref , Tuesday 21 Feb 2012 Print Send Tweet examination ..."
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Daily Mail - Charleston has an article mentioning: "... café in Kirchzarten, the solar golf course in Bad Saulgau, the light tower in Solingen and the ?Alster Sun? in Hamburg, possibly the largest solar boat in the world. The only thing that?s missing at the moment is sunshine. For weeks now, the 1.1 million solar power systems in Germany have generated ..."
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Herald Sun has an article mentioning: "... Share Add to Digg Add to del.icio.us Add to Facebook Add to Kwoff Add to Myspace Add to Newsvine What are these? The pioneering Swiss solar-powered aircraft, the Solar Impulse, powered entirely by solar energy. Picture: Jean Revillard Source: The Daily Telegraph Pilot to test first aircraft powered by ..."
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