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U.S. Can Grow Copious Amounts of Pond Scum for Fuel
May 22, 2013 | by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory | Comments
A new analysis shows that the nation's land and water resources could likely support the growth of enough algae to produce up to 25 billion gallons of algae-based fuel a year.
Drought Increases Use of Drugs to Make Meatier Cattle
May 22, 2013 7:00 am | by Associated Press, Roxana Hegeman | Comments
Cattle feeders in the U.S. are coping with reduced herds and high corn costs in part by...
Project Aims to Help Team Dynamics on Mars
May 22, 2013 7:00 am | by Michigan State Univ. | Comments
A trip to Mars will push the boundaries of teamwork for a handful of astronauts who will spend...
Rapid Climate Change Sparked Human Culture
May 22, 2013 7:00 am | by Cardiff Univ. | Comments
Rapid climate change during the Middle Stone Age, between 80,000 and 40,000 years ago, sparked...
Stronger Policies Needed on Recycling, Reusing Li-ion Batteries
May 22, 2013 12:01 pm | by ACS | CommentsThe discovery of potential harmful effects from disposal of millions of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries each year has led scientists to recommend stronger policies to encourage the recovery, recycling and reuse.
Technology Enables One-Step Genetic Engineering
May 22, 2013 11:59 am | by ACS | CommentsA new, streamlined approach to genetic engineering drastically reduces the time and effort needed to insert new genes into bacteria, the workhorses of biotechnology.
Humans, Dogs Evolved in Parallel
May 22, 2013 11:57 am | by Chinese Academy of Sciences | CommentsThe lengthy and intimate association between dogs and humans has resulted in the genomes of both species evolving in parallel over the past 32,000 years.
Calorie Restriction Delays Nerve Cell Loss
May 22, 2013 11:54 am | by MIT, Picower Institute for Learning and Memory | CommentsActivating an enzyme— known to play a role in the anti-aging benefits of calorie restriction— delays the loss of brain cells and preserves cognitive function in mice.
Polymer Advance Inspired by Trees, Ancient Art
May 22, 2013 11:51 am | by National Univ. of Ireland Galway | CommentsA new slow-motion method of controlling the synthesis of polymers, which takes inspiration from both trees and Celtic knots, opens up new possibilities in areas including medical devices, drug delivery, elastics and adhesives.
Ammonium Salts Can Remove CO2 from Atmosphere
May 22, 2013 11:47 am | by A*STAR | CommentsAmmonium salts could provide viable way of removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere via carbon mineralization.
Soft Matter Aids Study of Ordered Materials in Non-Spherical Spaces
May 22, 2013 7:00 am | by Georgia Tech | CommentsDoughnut-shaped droplets may provide scientists with a new approach for studying fundamental issues in physics, mathematics and materials.
New Method Produces Clean Hydrogen
May 22, 2013 7:00 am | by Duke Univ. | CommentsEngineers have developed a novel method for producing clean hydrogen, which could prove essential to weaning society off of fossil fuels and their environmental implications.
Grapefruit Can be Secret Weapon in Drug Delivery
May 22, 2013 7:00 am | by Univ. of Louisville | CommentsGrapefruits have long been known for their health benefits, and the subtropical fruit may revolutionize how medical therapies like anti-cancer drugs are delivered to specific tumor cells.
Model Sheds Light on Mechanisms of Drug-Coated Balloons
May 22, 2013 7:00 am | by MIT, Anne Trafton | CommentsA study analyzes the potential usefulness of a new treatment that combines the benefits of angioplasty balloons and drug-releasing stents, but may pose fewer risks.
Single-Cell Transfection Tool Adds Control to Biological Studies
May 22, 2013 7:00 am | by Northwestern Univ. | CommentsResearchers have developed a new method for delivering molecules into single, targeted cells through temporary holes in the cell surface.
Canada Wants to Lead in Science, Technology, Innovation
May 22, 2013 7:00 am | by The Science, Technology and Innovation Council | CommentsA report tracks the progress Canada is making in science and technology and identifies areas where Canada must devote greater attention to enhancing performance.
Experiment to Examine the Beginnings of the Universe
May 21, 2013 12:25 pm | by NASA | CommentsWhen did the first stars and galaxies form in the universe? How brightly did they burn their nuclear fuel? Scientists will seek to gain answers to these questions with the launch of the Cosmic Infrared Background ExpeRIment (CIBER).
Beef, Oysters, Soy Supplement Fights Brain Disorders
May 21, 2013 12:21 pm | by Tel Aviv Univ. | CommentsA nutritional supplement— produced from beef, oysters and soy— delays advancement of Parkinson's and Familial Dysautonomia.
Meat Leftovers Can Make Nutritious Ice Cream
May 21, 2013 12:21 pm | by European Research Media Center, Youris.com | CommentsFood industries are now turning meat leftovers into high-protein content ingredients for food supplements, or to be added to processed food, including ice cream.
