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New Material Approach Should Increase Solar Cell Efficiency
April 23, 2013 A new research group brought together aspects of condensed matter physics, semiconductor device engineering, and photochemistry to develop a new form of high-performance solar photocatalyst based on ... > full story -
Is Pet Ownership Sustainable?
April 22, 2013 There has been much talk about sustainability, but little attention has been paid to its nutritional aspects. Scientists have raised a number of important questions on the sustainability of pet ... > full story -
Nanoparticles Found in Everyday Items Can Inhibit Fat Storage: Gold Nanoparticles Accelerate Aging
April 18, 2013 An increase in gold nanoparticles can accelerate aging and wrinkling, slow wound healing and cause the onset of ... > full story -
Survey Shows Dramatic Improvement in B100 Biodiesel Quality
April 16, 2013 The latest national survey of 100 percent biodiesel "blend stock" samples found that 95% of the samples from 2011-12 met ASTM International fuel quality specifications. The ASTM standards serve as ... > full story -
Turning Algae Into Clean Energy and Fish Food; Helping Africans to Irrigate Crops
April 16, 2013 Two student teams working hard to move their “green” ideas off the drawing board and into the real world will showcase their ... > full story -
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Surprising Findings on Hydrogen Production in Green Algae
April 15, 2013 New research fuels hope of efficient hydrogen production with green algae may be possible in the future, despite the prevailing scepticism based on previous ... > full story -
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The Future of Our Energy
April 15, 2013 When it comes to sustainable energy supplies hydroelectric plants are usually the best solution, according to researchers who have reviewed the economic, social and environmental impact of fuel ... > full story -
Chickens With Bigger Gizzards Are More Efficient
April 11, 2013 According to animal scientists, farmers could further protect the environment by breeding chickens with larger digestive organs. This research could solve a major problem in poultry ... > full story -
Training Gives Kids of AIDS Patients a Leg Up
April 10, 2013 A simple in-home training program for caregivers can give children of AIDS patients a better shot at prosperity by improving their early-childhood development, according to a new ... > full story -
'Sustainable Fishing' Certification Too Lenient and Discretionary
April 10, 2013 The certification of seafood as “sustainable” by the nonprofit Marine Stewardship Council is too lenient and discretionary, a study by a consortium of researchers has ... > full story
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