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JILA Atomic Clock Mimics Long-sought Synthetic Magnetic State in Solids
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- Written by Laura Ost
Washington, DC - Using their advanced atomic clock to mimic other desirable quantum systems, JILA physicists have caused atoms in a gas to behave as if they possess unusual magnetic properties long sought in harder-to-study solid materials. Representing a novel “off-label” use for atomic clocks, the research could lead to the creation of new materials for applications such as “spintronic” devices and quantum computers.
Imperial Irrigation District: IID reminds workers to be safe when near power lines
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Imperial, California - IID is reminding construction and agriculture workers to take caution when working near power lines to avoid accidents, injuries and service interruptions.
Energy Department Announces Investment in Wave Energy Test Facility
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- Written by Green Liver
Washington, DC - The Energy Department today announced the award of up to $40 million, subject to appropriations, to design, permit, and construct an open-water, grid-connected national wave energy testing facility. The facility will be constructed in Newport, Oregon, by the Northwest National Marine Renewable Energy Center at Oregon State University and will support innovations in wave energy technologies capable of harnessing the significant wave energy resources along United States coastlines.
Ruiz Food Products, Inc. Recalls Beef and Cheese Tortilla Products
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Washington, DC - Ruiz Food Products, Inc., a Denison, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 23,544 pounds of beef and cheese tortilla products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically brittle clear plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
Governor Brown Issues Statement on CalPERS Vote
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Sacramento, California - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. issued the following statement regarding today's vote by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) Board to reduce the pension fund’s current 7.5% expected annual rate of return on investments to 7% over the next three years:
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