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Renewable energy from farm waste
DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY CONFERENCE ON BIOMASS ENERGY AT THE FARM - OCTOBER 1999   view more (1999-04-16)

GROWing the next generation of water recycling plants
A vegetated rooftop recycling system has been developed that allows water to be used twice before it is flushed into the communal waste water system.   view more (2005-12-09)

EU chemical and biotech players join forces to foster sustainable and competitive chemistry
Although Europe is a world leader in chemical production, holding 28% of the world market, its proportion of global trade has dropped by 4% over the past decade. Today in Brussels chemical and biotechnology sector organisations CEFIC and EuropaBIO, with the support of the European Commission, launched a European "Technology Platform on... view more... (2004-07-06)

UCLA-Dutch team uncovers Egypt's earliest agricultural settlement
Archaeologists from UCLA and the University of Groningen (RUG) in the Netherlands have found the earliest evidence ever discovered of an ancient Egyptian agricultural settlement, including farmed grains, remains of domesticated animals, pits for cooking and even floors for what appear to be dwellings, the National Geographic Society announced... view more... (2008-02-13)

Molecular trains scheduled at new biotechnology institute
As governments worldwide pour billions into programmes to exploit the potential of nanotechnology, Leeds aims to make its mark with its newly-established Interdisciplinary Institute in Bionanosciences. Molecular-scale trains and submarines that will carry loads such tiny doses of drugs and virtual reality software to enable operators to control... view more... (2004-02-23)

Fuel From Sawdust
Russia owns enormous reserves of coil, oil, and gas. However, such unconventional raw material in energy industry as biomass is of great importance. Its share amounts to 4 per cent now and, probably, will be increasing. Biomass, i.e. organic waste of wood industry and agriculture, trees of quick growth, is considered to be recoverable energy... view more... (2001-07-27)

Purdue-developed tool can get most pollution control for the money
There may be thousands of things large and small that can be done to better control pollution on even the smallest waterways, and a new tool developed at Purdue University may help sort out how to choose the best ones.    view more (2009-06-16)

Durham University leads UK research project into cheaper solar energy
A national team of scientists led by experts at Durham University are embarking on one of the UK's largest ever research projects into photovoltaic (PV) solar energy.   view more (2008-01-15)

Many weather factors needed for accurate climate change predictions
Current climate change impact models that consider only one weather variable, such as increasing temperature, sometimes spawn unsubstantiated doomsday predictions, according to researchers at Purdue and North Carolina universities.   view more (2006-11-07)

Young Artist from Manchester Wins Chemical Industry Award
Mike Ferguson from Manchester Metropolitan University has been chosen as the Northern finalist in the Chemical Industries Association's innovative 'Holding up the mirror' arts competition, the CIA announced today.   view more (2005-02-03)

Agriculture of Conservation proves to be best for cereal crops in Navarre
The application of conservation agriculture techniques to cereal crops in the semiarid zones of Navarre-57% of the surface area given over to crop cultivation in Navarre, is most profitable for conventional agriculture and improves the quality of the soil, apart from contributing to the sustainability of the environment.   view more (2005-11-29)

Chemistry & Industry - 1 October Issue
NEWS Unexplained miscarriages could be linked to insulin resistance (page 5) Insulin resistance could explain why some women suffer from repeated miscarriage. The association of insulin resistance with repeated pregnancy loss in diabetics and women with polycystic ovary syndrome are well known, but this is the first time its effect on pregnancy... view more... (2002-10-02)

Study shows vitamin C is essential for plant growth
Scientists from the University of Exeter and Shimane University in Japan have proved for the first time that vitamin C is essential for plant growth. This discovery could have implications for agriculture and for the production of vitamin C dietary supplements.   view more (2007-09-24)

Young Artist From Surrey Wins Chemical Industry Award
Lisa Pettibone from Surrey Institute of Art & Design has been chosen as the Southern finalist in the Chemical Industries Association's first ever 'Holding up the mirror' arts competition, the CIA announced today.   view more (2005-02-03)

Biofuels Can Replace a Third of Transportation Fuel Needs with Significant Research and Policy Effort
A group of experts in science, engineering and public policy from the Georgia Institute of Technology, Imperial College London and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory recommend a comprehensive research and policy plan aimed at increasing the practicality of using biofuels and biomaterials as a supplement to petroleum.   view more (2006-02-01)

Sustainable development now more urgent than ever, says IGBP scientist
GOTHENBURG - The global environment is in the midst of a profound transformation making sustainable development a matter of urgency, said Dr Will Steffen from the International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme (IGBP, www.igbp.kva.se) at a major international consultation on education for sustainability in Gothenburg today. Dr Steffen, Executive... view more... (2004-05-05)

One year in orbit for first DMC satellite - AlSAT-1
AlSAT-1, the first satellite launched for the international Disaster Monitoring Constellation (DMC), has completed one year of orbital operations. The satellite, built under a know-how transfer programme at Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL), was launched on 28 November 2002 for Centre Nationale Techniques Spatiales in Algeria. The first... view more... (2004-01-15)

MU researcher uses bacteria to make radioactive metals inert
The Lost Orphan Mine below the Grand Canyon hasn't produced uranium since the 1960s, but radioactive residue still contaminates the area.   view more (2009-09-09)

Study finds human population expanded during late Stone Age
Genetic evidence is revealing that human populations began to expand in size in Africa during the Late Stone Age approximately 40,000 years ago.   view more (2009-07-29)

Solar power helps cut electricity bills and reduce fuel poverty
A University of Southampton research project involving rooftop solar photovoltaic panels on housing association properties has helped tenants reduce their bills and learn more about sustainable energy. The new houses in Kyoto Walk and Kyoto Terrace in Havant, have been designed and built by the Hermitage Housing Association, following an... view more... (2004-06-21)
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