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| BRING ON THE LIGHT: ENERGY-SAVING FLUOROS |
| A new device from the United States could make fluorescent lighting even more efficient than it already is.
Standard fluorescent lights save four times more energy than an ordinary light bulb, but they're still wasteful, and more efficient versions are expensive. |
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| STABLE POWER SUPPLY THANKS TO WIND TURBINES |
| Wind turbines can help keep the voltage in the electricity network at a constant level. The power electronics in the turbines can effectively correct peaks and dips in the mains voltage. This is the conclusion reached by NWO-funded researchers. |
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| NO INCREASED RISK OF BRAIN CANCER FROM ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS |
| Exposure to electromagnetic fields does not increase the risk of developing a brain tumour, finds a study of electricity industry workers, reported in Occupational and Environmental Medicine. |
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