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Bacteria use iron and manganese oxide to
Biology

Bacteria use iron and manganese oxide to

In addition to sulfate, iron and manganese compounds can play an important role in converting methane to carbon dioxide and ultimately carbonate in Earth's oceans, accor…

December 17, 2018
Use bacteria to produce biofuels
Biology

Use bacteria to produce biofuels

The ability to turn CO2 into methane with electric current from some species of bacteria can help humans create huge renewable sources of renewable energy.

December 17, 2018
The source of methane in the light
Biology

The source of methane in the light

Plants store a greenhouse gas, and release another. While they retain carbon dioxide, they release methane although in small amounts. This has been hedged by scientists…

December 17, 2018
Discover the energy of bananas
Biology

Discover the energy of bananas

Two years ago, the idea of ​​supplying electricity to your home with banana pulp seemed unrealistic, but Queenland University professor Bill Clarke proved this idea was…

December 17, 2018
Dinosaurs heat the Earth?
Animal world

Dinosaurs heat the Earth?

Giant dinosaurs may have warmed our planet with their bloating - researchers have said. British scientists have calculated the methane emissions of lizard-legged dinosau…

December 16, 2018
Why does Wallaby not emit Methane?
Animal world

Why does Wallaby not emit Methane?

When hoofed animals like buffaloes, cows, sheep, deer, etc. digest food they often produce methane gas, which is also the main greenhouse gas (warming the Earth). But th…

December 16, 2018
Japan is about to exploit gas from
Scientific application

Japan is about to exploit gas from

Japan seeks to extract gas from the sediment of methane hydrate beneath the seabed, also known as ice flames. This trial will be conducted in southwestern Tokyo, between…

December 16, 2018