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Methyl bromide alternatives indicated for North Carolina tomato production
Feb 03, 2009 |
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Methyl bromide (MeBr) is a highly effective broad-spectrum fumigant used extensively in U.S. agriculture to control a wide variety of pests. Under the Montreal protocol of 1991, however, MeBr was defined as one of the chemicals ...
Cellulosic ethanol may benefit human health and help slow climate change
Feb 02, 2009 |
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Filling our fuel tanks with cellulosic ethanol instead of gasoline or corn-based ethanol may be even better for our health and the environment than previously recognized, according to new research from the University of Minnesota.
Researchers boost production of biofuel that could replace gasoline
Aug 19, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Engineers at Ohio State University have found a way to double the production of the biofuel butanol, which might someday replace gasoline in automobiles.
Engineered pea seeds protect against parasites
Sep 11, 2009 |
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A breed of pea seeds has been created that contains antibodies against coccidiosis, a disease caused by a parasite that attacks chickens. Researchers writing in the open access journal BMC Biotechnology describe the develo ...
Bacteria are models of efficiency
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Feb 04, 2009 |
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The bacterium Escherichia coli, one of the best-studied single-celled organisms around, is a master of industrial efficiency. This bacterium can be thought of as a factory with just one product: itself. It exists to make c ...
Nokia to lay off 170 workers worldwide
May 19, 2009 |
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(AP) -- Nokia Corp. said Tuesday it will lay off 170 workers worldwide to further cut costs as the global downturn continues to weaken demand in the mobile phone industry.
New Mathematical Model Evaluates Efficiency of E. Coli
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Feb 04, 2009 |
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The bacterium Escherichia coli, one of the best-studied single-celled organisms around, is a master of industrial efficiency. This bacterium can be thought of as a factory with just one product: itself. It exists to make c ...
Seeing invisible resin
May 04, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- When manufacturing chipboards, it is important to correctly distribute the resin on the wood shavings. Researchers are now developing a measuring technique that makes it possible to monitor the application ...
Economical, eco-friendly process for making biodiesel fuel from algae
Mar 26, 2009 |
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Chemists reported development of what they termed the first economical, eco-friendly process to convert algae oil into biodiesel fuel — a discovery they predict could one day lead to U.S. independence from ...
Oil and gas production a major source of Dallas-Fort Worth smog
Feb 10, 2009 |
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The first comprehensive analysis of air emissions associated with natural gas and oil production in the Barnett Shale area finds that emissions can be a significant contributor to Dallas-Fort Worth smog formation, comparable ...
Nanofarming technology harvest biofuel oils without harming algae
Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine
Apr 07, 2009 |
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Algae is widely touted as the next best source for fueling the world's energy needs. But one of the greatest challenges in creating biofuels from algae is that when you extract the oil from the algae, it kills ...
Green production guidelines give 'road map' for new administration
Sep 01, 2009 |
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With good directions, anyone can find the right path. That's what George Mason University Professor Nicole Darnall is hoping with her new report that gives clear guidelines on how the government can help businesses ...
US coal peak production: Point and counterpoint
Oct 20, 2009 |
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A timely debate on "United States Coal Peak Production" will enliven the annual meeting of the Geological Society of America in Portland, Oregon, today. Highly regarded experts David B. Rutledge of the California Institute ...
Horizontal string trimmer reduces labor costs, increases peach size
Dec 11, 2009 |
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As consumer demand for premium fruit increases, growers are being challenged to bring consistently high-quality fruit to market. And to boost their bottom line, orchard owners are experimenting with new techniques ...
Laser image aimed at achieving 85 percent reduction in costs
Jul 30, 2009 |
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An innovative laser imaging technique, developed with funding from the Office of Naval Research (ONR), could cut more than 7,700 man hours from the manufacturing cycle of the VIRGINA-Class Submarine (VCS).
