Rising star

Article Abstract:

The construction process of Gran Telescopic Canarias (GTC), which is located on La Palma, a Spanish Canary Island, will be nearly completed by the end of 2005 and take the title of the world's largest optical telescope. The GTC which is an idea perceived by Francisco Sanchez, a Spanish astronomer, will house several special instruments to extract maximum information from the photons it collects.

Evaluation, Design and construction, Space telescopes

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Catalytic gold rush

Article Abstract:

Researchers have used gold-catalyzed reaction as the key step in the synthesis of an organic molecule. A study using gold chloride as a catalyst in a short and efficient synthesis of part of a naturally occurring compound is presented.

All Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing, Industrial inorganic chemicals, not elsewhere classified, Gold Compounds, Atomic properties

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Energy-go-round

Article Abstract:

The transformation of a Spanish village, Iratxeta, and the Navarre region which generates 60% of its electricity by wind farming is reported.

Electric Power Generating, Electric Power Generation, Electric services, Use of energy, Usage, Energy use, Technology application, Wind power, Electric power production, Navarra, Spain

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