Researchers at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have developed three innovative technologies: Production of Chemicals from Biologically Derived Succinic Acid, Refractory Corrosion Monitor, and RubberCycleTM. The first process converts corn into a cost-effective source of chemicals used in various products, while the second dev...
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have automated two buses, a pair of cars and an Oldsmobile minivan for an automated highway system demonstration. The vehicles will exhibit various aspects of highway and vehicle automation, including lanekeeping and obstacle detection.
Sexual reproduction in brewer's yeast found to be better at removing harmful genetic mutations than single-sexed populations. This could explain why humans and other vertebrates evolved to have two parents instead of cloning themselves.
Researchers found that Rhododendron maximum restricts the formation of mycorrhizal fungi associations with certain tree species, particularly hemlocks. This limitation combined with resource scarcity hinders young oak seedlings' ability to absorb nutrients, giving Rhododendron an advantage in nutrient competition.