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Posted by stevegh
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Saturday, 23 August 2008 |
A new recycling plant will soon recover uranium from the
ashes of radioactive garbage to be recycled back into nuclear fuel
using an efficient, environmentally friendly technology inspired by
decaffeinated coffee. The technique’s future may even hold the key to
recycling the most dangerous forms of radioactive waste. (ScienceDaily.com)
(Image courtesy of University of Idaho)
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Posted by geri
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Friday, 22 August 2008 |
People usually require blood transfusions that match their own blood
type: A mismatch can be fatal. Yet type O-negative can be safely
transferred into anyone -- but it is only possessed by 7 percent of
the population, leaving supplies perpetually short. Now, scientists have used stem cells to generate blood -- a feat
that could eventually lead to endless supplies of type O-negative blood. (The UK Sun has full report)
Stem Blood Cells image on WikiMedia Commons
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Posted by geri
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Thursday, 21 August 2008 |
Scouring the Earth for new sources of clean, renewable energy,
scientists and engineers are exploring some unusual nooks and crannies.
Kites, waves, tides, ocean currents, geysers, garbage, cow manure, old
utility poles, algae and bacteria are being enlisted in the effort to
lower the world's reliance on climate-warming coal and oil. Here is an update on the latest and greatest advancements.
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Read more... [Hunt for Renewable Energy Leads Researchers to Some Unlikely Sources]
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Posted by stevegh
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Tuesday, 19 August 2008 |
Blacktop is exceptionally good at soaking up the sun’s
warmth. Now, a research team has found a way to use that heat-soaking property for an alternative
energy source.
Through asphalt, the researchers are developing a solar collector
that could turn roads and parking lots into ubiquitous—and
inexpensive—sources of electricity and hot water. (Environmental News Network)
(Image courtesy of Pamela Shandel)
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