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Special E. Coli Bacteria Produce Diesel on Demand
April 22, 2013 — It sounds like science fiction but scientists have developed a method to make bacteria produce diesel on demand. While the technology still faces many significant commercialization challenges, the ... > full story -
Nitrogen Has Key Role in Estimating Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Land Use Change
April 19, 2013 — A new global-scale modeling study that takes into account nitrogen -- a key nutrient for plants -- estimates that carbon emissions from human activities on land were 40 percent higher in the 1990s ... > full story -
Pollution Plumes in Paris Air Are Richer in Gaseous Aromatic Compounds Than in Los Angeles
April 18, 2013 — What is the origin of the volatile hydrocarbons, other than methane, present in city air? Mainly gasoline-powered vehicles, according to a new study. The study also shows that the proportion of ... > full story -
Battery Low? Give Your Mobile Some Water
April 18, 2013 — A power source for your mobile phone can now be as close as the nearest tap, stream, or even a puddle, with the world’s first water-activated charging ... > full story -
Scientists Discover New Materials to Capture Methane
April 16, 2013 — Scientists have discovered new materials to capture methane, the second highest concentration greenhouse gas emitted into the ... > 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 -
Cheaper Natural Gas-Powered Cars on the Horizon?
April 16, 2013 — When it comes to American consumers' vehicular preferences, a chemist says the choice often boils down to simple economics more so than availability, environment or ... > 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 -
Engineers Craft New Material for High-Performing 'Supercapacitors'
April 15, 2013 — Taking a significant step toward improving the power delivery of systems ranging from urban electrical grids to regenerative braking in hybrid vehicles, researchers have synthesized a material that ... > 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
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