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Rare Fungus Discovered that Converts Plant Cellulose to Diesel Fuel

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Posted by bivvy   
Thursday, 06 November 2008
gary_strobel.jpgA unique fungus that makes diesel compounds directly from cellulose has been discovered living in trees in the Patagonian rainforest. "These are the first organisms that have been found that make many of the ingredients of diesel," said Professor Gary Strobel from Montana State University. "This is a major discovery," he said, that may offer an alternative to fossil fuels. (Environment News Service )
 

Solar Power Game-Changer: Coating Helps Panels Soak up More Sun

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Posted by geri   
Wednesday, 05 November 2008
sliver-panel.jpgResearchers have discovered and demonstrated a new method for overcoming major hurdles facing solar energy, developing a new antireflective coating that provides for 'near perfect' absorption of sunlight from all angles.
Read more... [Solar Power Game-Changer: Coating Helps Panels Soak up More Sun]
 

Using Thoughts and Technology to Help People Who Are Paralyzed

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Posted by Matt   
Wednesday, 05 November 2008

Scientists are using signals from the brain to enable paralyzed individuals to gain more control over their lives. Recent developments have enabled people to control computers and drive wheelchairs using only their thoughts. In the future, scientists hope that similar technologies will allow paralyzed individuals to control prosthetics or even their own paralyzed limbs with help from artificial circuitry. (CBS News/60 Minutes has the story)

 

 

Putin Signs on Dotted Line for Far-Eastern Leopards

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Posted by geri   
Tuesday, 04 November 2008
amur-leopaed-pittsb-zoo.jpgRussian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has signed the decree which will put into effect a long-sought protected area, home to half of all remaining Far-Eastern leopards.

The leopard, also known as the Amur leopard, the only species in the world able to survive long cold periods, is on the brink of extinction with only about thirty surviving members. However, this decree will bring a more concerted protection effort to those already in place.
Read more... [Putin Signs on Dotted Line for Far-Eastern Leopards]
 

Hatched Turtles Set off on Sea Journey (Video)

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Posted by geri   
Saturday, 01 November 2008
turtle-hatchilings-beach.jpgCrowds came to a sea turtle sanctuary in the Mexican state of Chiapas to help set some 7,000 hatchlings off on their journey into the sea.

 
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