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First Jatropha Genome Completed La Jolla CA (SPX) May 22, 2009 Synthetic Genomics and Asiatic Centre for Genome Technology (ACGT) have announced completion of a first draft, 10X assembly of the jatropha genome. The completed jatropha genome represents another significant milestone in the ongoing joint venture between ACGT and SGI announced in 2007. The partners previously announced completion of the oil palm genome in 2008. ACGT is a wholly owned subs ... read more PerkinElmer Expands Its EcoAnalytix Biofuels Solutions Portfolio Waltham MA (SPX) May 22, 2009 PerkinElmer has announced a major expansion of its EcoAnalytix biofuels analytical solutions portfolio. The Company has expanded its biodiesel and bioethanol portfolio to include nine analyzers and systems, crossing six technologies: ICP-optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES), gas chromatography (GC), liquid chromatography (LC), infrared (IR), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and liquid ... more
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Prisoners used to shovel snow-bound US capital
Heavy rain, snow disrupts transport in Spain Washington slaps fee on plastic shopping bags Vietnam says parched Red River at record low Philippine volcano darkens New Year for 50,000 villagers Shocked residents survey Australia wildfire wreckage Honduras declares state of emergency amid drought Residents flee terrifying Australian wildfires Sarkozy scrambles to salvage carbon tax Thrill-seeking tourists flock to Philippine volcano
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Plastic That Grows On Trees Richland WA (SPX) May 22, 2009 Some researchers hope to turn plants into a renewable, nonpolluting replacement for crude oil. To achieve this, scientists have to learn how to convert plant biomass into a building block for plastics and fuels cheaply and efficiently. In new research, chemists have successfully converted cellulose - the most common plant carbohydrate - directly into the building block called HMF in one st ... more Queen's Scientists Discover Eco-Friendly Wood Dissolution Belfast, UK (SPX) May 22, 2009 Scientists at Queen's University Belfast have discovered a new eco-friendly way of dissolving wood using ionic liquids that may help its transformation into popular products such as bio fuels, textiles, clothes and paper. Dr Hector Rodr�guez and Professor Robin Rogers from the University's School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering worked along with The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa ... more Switchgrass Benefits Are Greatly Underestimated Thousand Oaks CA (SPX) May 22, 2009 Energy crop company Ceres has announced that switchgrass can produce substantially more biomass than previously reported and that average yields often used by academics and policymakers to forecast bioenergy economics and environmental benefits may, in fact, be far too conservative. The company reported that yield results from its nation-wide network of field trials showed that average bio ... more The US Leads Global Ethanol Consumption Menlo Park CA (SPX) May 21, 2009 Global demand for ethanol is predicted to increase annually by 9.3% over next 5 years. The United States is the largest consumer using 50% of the world's supply, largely due to mandated production levels specified by legislation. SRIC Consulting (SRIC) has published its 2009 Ethanol report, which studies the most recent market and regulatory developments to clarify the position and directi ... more |
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Research advances towards orbital manufacturing capabilities
London, UK (SPX) Jan 14, 2025 Researchers from a leading Scottish university are making strides toward a future where orbital factories can manufacture advanced technology on demand in space. Dr Gilles Bailet, from the Uni ... more Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Jan 14, 2025 The rapid growth of urban populations is intensifying challenges in maintaining critical infrastructure, exacerbated by extreme weather conditions. Large-scale facilities, such as waste landfills, f ... more Urbana IL (SPX) Jan 17, 2025 Being lightweight is essential for space structures, particularly for tools used on already small, lightweight satellites. The ability to perform multiple functions is a bonus. To address these char ... more
Autonomous AI assistant develops advanced nanostructures
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Jan 17, 2025 Understanding the properties of materials often requires examining more than just their chemical composition. The spatial arrangement of molecules within atomic lattice structures or material surfac ... more London, UK (SPX) Jan 17, 2025 Researchers from the University of Bristol and the University of West England have urged the robotics industry to focus on developing robots that can be reprogrammed and repurposed for alternative t ... more Washington (AFP) Jan 14, 2025 US President Joe Biden will sign an order Tuesday to speed up the pace at which infrastructure for artificial intelligence development can be built in the country, the White House said, less than a week before he leaves office. ... more
EU, UK, NATO leaders to hold Feb 3 defence talks
Brussels, Belgium (AFP) Jan 13, 2025 EU leaders will gather in Belgium on February 3 for an exceptional defence "retreat" involving Britain's prime minister and NATO's secretary general, two weeks after Donald Trump returns to the White House. ... more Hanoi (AFP) Jan 15, 2025 Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin met Vietnam's President Luong Cuong Wednesday, seeking to bolster support from its long-standing ally as Moscow's isolation over the war in Ukraine grows. ... more Manila (AFP) Jan 15, 2025 Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos is hopeful Manila and Washington will maintain their "strong and dynamic" relationship under the incoming US administration, a palace statement said Wednesday, less than a week before Donald Trump assumes office. ... more |
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Sugarcane Ethanol Industry Eager To Implement US Renewable Fuel Standard Washington DC (SPX) May 15, 2009 The Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association (UNICA) has welcomed the White House's announcement that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will finally publish proposed rules to implement the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). UNICA confirmed that it would submit formal, detailed comments to the EPA in coming weeks. UNICA President and CEO Marcos Jank said from Brazil that his organizatio ... more Rentech Announces Plant To Produce Renewable Synthetic Diesel Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 15, 2009 Rentech has announced a plan to build a plant in Rialto, California for the production of ultra-clean synthetic fuels and electric power from renewable waste biomass feedstocks. The Rialto Renewable Energy Center (Rialto Project) is designed to produce approximately 600 barrels per day of pure renewable synthetic fuels and export approximately 35 megawatts of renewable electric power that ... more Innovation Fuels Begins Selling Biodiesel To Customers In Milwaukee Milwaukee WI (SPX) May 15, 2009 Innovation Fuels has announced it has begun selling biodiesel to customers from its Midwestern renewable fuels hub / Port of Milwaukee terminal located on Lake Michigan. The 312,000 barrel (45,000 metric tons) capacity terminal located on ten (10) acres is the first in the country that is totally dedicated for the sale and distribution of renewable fuels. Originally built as Shell Oil ... more BIO Calls For Examination Of Regulatory Impact Of New Provisions Washington DC (SPX) May 15, 2009 Regulatory rules on land use change issued for the Renewable Fuel Standard could set a precedent for regulation of greenhouse gas emissions under future U.S. legislation and international treaties. The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) thanked Tim Holden (D-Pa.), Chairman of the U.S. House Agricultural Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy and Research for holding a timely ... more |
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