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Prairie Dogs: Influencing The Accumulation Of Metals In Plants?
Elemental hyperaccumulation
in plants is hypothesized to
represent a plant defense
mechanism. The objective of
this study was to determine
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New Technique Can Fast-track Better Ionic Liquids For Biomass Pre-treatments
Researchers are using the
natural auto-fluorescence of
plant cell walls to
dynamically track how ionic
liquids are able to dissolve
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2000-year-old Statue Of An Athlete Sheds Light On Corrosion And Other Modern Challenges
The restoration of a
2,000-year-old bronze
sculpture of the famed
ancient Greek athlete
Apoxyomenos may help modern
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Immobilized Microbes Can Break Down Potentially Harmful Phthalates
Immobilized microbes can
break down potentially
harmful phthalates,
according to researchers
writing in the International
... > full story
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Experts Call For Local And Regional Control Of Sites For Radioactive Waste
July 11, 2009 — The withdrawal of Nevada's Yucca Mountain as a potential nuclear waste repository has reopened the debate over how and where to dispose of spent nuclear fuel and high-level nuclear ... > full story -
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Ecological Model City Masdar: City Will Use Renewable Energy And Leave No Carbon Dioxide Or Waste
July 9, 2009 — The city of the future is currently being constructed on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi. Masdar City shall be supplied exclusively with renewable energy and produce neither carbon dioxide nor waste. An ... > full story -
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Unleashing The Power In Beer
July 9, 2009 — Brewing beer creates tons of leftover used grains. But that waste can be turned into fuel, as developers have ... > full story -
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Hydrogen Technology Steams Ahead
July 8, 2009 — Could the cars and laptops of the future be fueled by old chip fat? A group of engineers believe so, and are developing an energy efficient, environmentally-friendly hydrogen production system. The ... > full story -
Thirst For Blood Sparks Toxic Algal Blooms
June 30, 2009 — The blooming of toxic algae that occurs during the summer conceal a fight for life and death. Scientists now propose that algal blooms are created when aggressive algae kill and injure their ... > full story -
New Crops Needed For New Climate
June 30, 2009 — Plants grown under high carbon dioxide and drought conditions show an increase in toxic compounds, a decrease in protein content and a decrease in yield. Therefore new cultivars should be developed ... > full story -
Can't Compete On Dung? Try Mating On Apple Pomace
June 27, 2009 — In the mating world of yellow dung flies, large, males almost always get the girl. However, a new study suggests that smaller males rule if presented with an opportunity to woo females when they are ... > full story -
Better Particle Filters For Trucks
June 25, 2009 — Particle filters are standard in the basic fittings for cars. Construction machines, city buses and garbage trucks must now follow suit. This can be achieved effectively and inexpensively thanks to a ... > full story -
Ship Wastewater Discharges Cause Minor Though Not Insignificant Nutrient Input In The Baltic Sea
June 25, 2009 — According to a new survey ship wastewater discharges have a minor impact on the state of the Baltic Sea. However, the impact is not insignificant as the nutrients entering the sea with unprocessed ... > full story -
New 'Electronic Glue' Promises Less Expensive Semiconductors
June 24, 2009 — Researchers have developed an "electronic glue" that could accelerate advances in semiconductor-based technologies, including solar cells and thermoelectric devices that convert sun light and waste ... > full story
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