This work is a Doctoral study of the University of Alberta which describes the flow-field upstream of the hydropower dams, with emphasis on the application of temperature control curtains....

How can solar power be directly utilized in a efficient way but at a low cost? In this study the feasibility of core-shell hybrid solar cells, combining silicon nanowires and PEDOT polymer, is presented....

Data mining has emerged as a significant technology for gaining knowledge from vast quantities of data. However, concerns are growing that use of this technology can violate individual privacy. These concerns have led to a backlash against the technology, for example, a \"Data-Mining Moratorium Act\" introduced in the U.S....