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Singapore’s GCMD has launched its first invitation for proposal related to the safety and operations for ammonia bunkering.

The organisation is inviting proposals to 'define the safety and operations envelopes to enable ammonia bunkering pilots'.

Solar panels are reaching their limit. These crystals could change that. Tom Metcalfe © Provided by NBC News When the Biden administration announced in late March a $128 million initiative to improve the costs of solar power, a significant chunk of the money went to research into materials named after an obscure 19th century Russian geologist and nobleman: Lev Perovski. Among the projects listed: $40 million for research and development into so-called perovskite materials that scientists are using to push the limits of just how efficient and adaptable solar cells can be.  A...

Catherine Zandonella, Office of the Dean for Research March 5, 2021 9:21 a.m. Seven technologies that address some of society’s biggest challenges — from foolproof antibiotics to low-cost water purification — will receive support for research and development through Princeton’s Intellectual Property Accelerator Fund.  A technology for illuminating targets for new drugs against cancer and viruses is one of several selected to receive support from the Intellectual Property Accelerator Fund to help develop Princeton discoveries to the stage where they can have broader societal impact...

2150 launches with $240M fund to reduce the carbon footprint of the world’s growing cities A new VC fund, 2150, is launching with the first close of a €200 million ($240 million) fund which will back technologies aimed largely at reducing the carbon footprint of cities. For example, startups that inject carbon into concrete, or monitor the energy of buildings. The final close is anticipated by mid-2021. The advisory board for 2150 includes the former chief sustainability officer in the Obama administration, as well as renowned urbanist and academic, Richard Florida. 2150 is based aroun...