When it comes to making fuel from plants, the first step has always been the hardest — breaking down the plant matter.
Inexpensive, Carbon-Neutral Biofuels are Finally Possible
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Solar and Batteries Go Big in the Desert
Discussions of solar energy can be quick to point out its intermittent nature: the Sun does not always shine in any one place all the time.
One Person Can Supervise ‘Swarm’ of 100 Unmanned Autonomous Vehicles, OSU Research Shows
Research involving Oregon State University has shown that a “swarm” of more than 100 autonomous ground and aerial robots can be supervised by one person without subjecting the individual to an undue workload.
Study: 'Legacy' phosphorus delays water quality improvements in Gulf of Mexico
The same phosphorous that fertilizes the thriving agriculture of the Midwest is also responsible for a vast “dead zone” in the Gulf of Mexico near the Mississippi Delta.
Some Plastic Straws Degrade Quicker Than Others, New Study Shows
Straws are one of the most common plastic waste products found on coastlines.
Complex Tree Canopies Help Forests Recover from Moderate Disturbances
Extreme events wipe out entire forests, dramatically eliminating complex ecosystems as well as local communities.
