Beijing, China (SPX) Jul 11, 2016 - Superconductivity (SC) and ferromagnetism (FM) are mutually antagonistic collective phenomena in solids. Macroscopically, a superconductor expels magnetic fluxes from its interior (so-called Meissne
Oslo, Norway (UPI) Jul 11, 2016 - A well drilled about 20 miles from the Johan Sverdrup oil field, the fifth largest discovered off the Norwegian coast, came up empty, a regional authority said.
Bismarck, N.D. (UPI) Jul 11, 2016 - The number of rigs actively exploring for or producing oil and natural gas in North Dakota is rising, state data show, despite a slump in oil prices.
New York (UPI) Jul 11, 2016 - A positive forecast for market trajectory helped lift crude oil prices in early trading Monday after a weak start, though underlying conditions remain negative.
Onna, Japan (SPX) Jul 11, 2016 - Finding new and effective ways to create alcohols and esters is a constant target in chemistry, as these substances are important industrial compounds and feedstocks - the raw materials from which m
Edinburgh, Scotland (UPI) Jul 11, 2016 - The Scottish government said it was making millions of dollars in funding available to help boost small-scale infrastructure that supports a low-carbon economy.
Melbourne (UPI) Jul 8, 2016 - After showing the potential for significant oil production in Cuba, MEO Australia Ltd. said it was now appointing a country director to Havana.
Abuja, Nigeria (UPI) Jul 8, 2016 - Italian energy company Eni confirmed Friday that it was the target of sabotage in the Niger Delta, with a minor impact on its equity production.
St. Petersburg, Russia (UPI) Jul 8, 2016 - Russian energy company Gazprom said it's developed a new biological agent that can help degrade oil spills and is effective in a range of climates.
New York (UPI) Jul 8, 2016 - Instability in Nigeria and bargain hunting in the wake of a collapse in the previous session help push oil higher Friday, though the rally may be short lived.
Singapore (UPI) Jul 8, 2016 - Singapore-based oilfield services company Swiber Holdings said Friday it scored a win with its first offshore pipeline project contract in Qatar.
Edinburgh, Scotland Jul 8, 2016 - While Scotland is confident about the wealth left in the North Sea, it's London that holds sway over the oil and gas sector, a Cabinet secretary said.
Houston (UPI) Jul 8, 2016 - Globally, the number of rigs actively exploring for or producing oil or natural gas is down from May, though U.S. activity is rebounding, Baker Hughes reports.
Caracas (AFP) July 8, 2016 - Venezuela's opposition coalition on Thursday called for the Vatican to join an international mediation effort with the government, but said it would not back down on a recall referendum against President Nicolas Maduro.
Sao Paulo (UPI) Jul 7, 2016 - Brazil's Casador drone took its first demonstration flight last week in Sao Paulo, manufacturer Israel Aerospace Industries announced Thursday.
Bochum, Germany (SPX) Jul 07, 2016 - Researchers have discovered a catalyst that performs highly selective conversion of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide into ethylene - an important source material for the chemical industry. In the j
