
Small Dam Construction to Reduce Greenhouse Emissions Is Causing Ecosystem Disruption
Researchers conclude in a
new report that a global
push for small hydropower
projects, supported by
various nations and also the
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Artificial Bone: Designing Synthetic Materials and Quickly Turning the Design Into Reality With 3-D Printing
Researchers have developed a
new method to design
synthetic materials and
quickly turn the design into
reality using computer
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Bioenergy Potential Unearthed in Leaf-Cutter Ant Communities
As spring warms up
Wisconsin, humans aren't the
only ones tending their
gardens. Colonies of
leaf-cutter ants cultivate
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Building More Sustainable Aircrafts
Life Cycle Assessments of
components can help make
aircraft production more
sustainable. The decisive
factor is making the data
available at an early stage.
Thanks to a new eco design
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Environmentally Friendly Battery Made from Wood
June 19, 2013 Taking inspiration from trees, scientists have developed a battery made from a sliver of wood coated with tin that shows promise for becoming a tiny, long-lasting, efficient and environmentally ... > full story -
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Saving Energy in Subway Stations
June 17, 2013 As well as being the backbone of urban public transport systems, subways are also major consumers of energy. For example, the entire underground train network in Barcelona consumes around 63.1 ... > full story -
Oysters Could Rebound More Quickly With Limited Fishing and Improved Habitat
June 13, 2013 A new study shows that combining improved oyster restoration methods with limits on fishing in the upper Chesapeake could bring the oyster population back to the Bay in a much shorter period of time. ... > full story -
Developing Techniques for Tuna Aquaculture
June 12, 2013 Swimming in a 20,000 gallon tank at the University of Rhode Island are several large yellowfin tuna captured last fall about 100 miles off the Rhode Island coast. The fish are part of the first ... > full story -
Molecular 'Sieves' Harness Ultraviolet Irradiation for Greener Power Generation
June 12, 2013 New research shows that exposing polymer molecular sieve membranes to ultraviolet (UV) irradiation in the presence of oxygen produces highly permeable and selective membranes for more efficient ... > full story -
Workers Do Not Quit Due to Mandatory Flu Shot
June 11, 2013 In its fourth year with 99 percent compliance, Loyola University Health System's mandatory flu shot program is the subject of a new study presented at an infectious disease ... > full story -
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Fractal Patterns Spontaneously Emerge During Bacterial Cell Growth
June 11, 2013 Despite bacterial colonies always forming circular shapes as they grow, their cells form internal divisions which are highly asymmetrical and branched. These fractal (self-similar) patterns are due ... > full story -
New Framework for Understanding the Energetics of Ionic Liquids
June 7, 2013 A new study provides clues into the understanding of the behavior of the charged molecules or particles in ionic liquids. The new framework may lead to the creation of cleaner, more sustainable, and ... > full story -
Bees and Other Pollinating Insects Are Just One Factor in Food Production
June 5, 2013 No food for the human race without bees? It is not quite as straightforward as that. A case study by ecologists in a coffee-growing area in India reveals that pollinating insects are just one ... > full story -
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Disincentives to Energy Efficiency Can Be Fixed
June 4, 2013 A new study finds that utilities aren't rewarded for adopting energy efficiency programs, and that reforms are needed to make energy efficiency as attractive as ... > full story
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