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Bacteria - Future fuel source?
Biology

Bacteria - Future fuel source?

With a new computer system, Sheffeild University scientists have developed the metabolic mechanism of Nostoc bacteria. Accordingly, Nostoc fixes nitrogen, and releases h…

December 17, 2018
Black gold from Silicon Valley
Biology

Black gold from Silicon Valley

Hidro, fuel cells, electric cars - other options to replace oil are urgently sought. But they all have drawbacks. Many Silicon Valley young businesses are using genetica…

December 17, 2018
He admits biofuels are bad
Biology

He admits biofuels are bad

Yesterday, Britain became the first Western country to declare it would limit biofuel production for reasons that could increase food prices and deforestation.

December 17, 2018
Discover new biofuels
Biology

Discover new biofuels

A new bacterium made for cellulose can be used to make ethanol and other biofuels. Scientists at the University of Texas at Austin say that the bacterium can provide a s…

December 17, 2018
the fight against poison in corn
Biology

the fight against poison in corn

Increasing the use of corn for food and fuel production is raising a concern about pollution related to aflatoxin deadly toxins in this staple grain. Pollutant is a type…

December 17, 2018
Biofuels: green gold or potential problems?
Biology

Biofuels: green gold or potential problems?

There seems to be no topic that has many different opinions in the debate about climate change as the topic of biofuels. The likelihood of them positively influencing gr…

December 17, 2018
Clean food and fuel, which one?
Biology

Clean food and fuel, which one?

Among the factors that increase the price of wheat, corn and some other grains have the impact of biofuels such as ethanol (made from wheat and corn), biodiesel (made fr…

December 17, 2018
Bio-plastics are weaving into life
Biology

Bio-plastics are weaving into life

Rising fuel prices and environmental problems are now a top concern for mankind. Therefore, research and development of environmentally friendly consumer products has be…

December 17, 2018
Magnet enhances the production of ethanol
Biology

Magnet enhances the production of ethanol

Brazilian scientists have discovered the benefits of magnetic waves that can enhance the production of ethanol and reduce the cost of fuel produced from ethanol.

December 17, 2018