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Expanding Options And Identifying Obstacles Of Cellulosic EthanolWashington DC (SPX) Apr 14, 2010 Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists are figuring out how to turn wheat straw into ethanol "gold," and learning more about the bacteria that can "infect" ethanol plants and interfere with fuel production. At the ARS National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research (NCAUR) in Peoria, Ill., ARS chemist Badal Saha conducted a 5-year study that examined whether wheat straw-a crop residue left over after the grain has been harvested-could have commercial potential for cellulosic ethanol ... read more |
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Tokyo (AFP) April 9, 2010While Robocop and Iron Man can dodge bullets and crush villains, a new powered suit from Japan promises its elderly users more modest powers, such as pulling up radishes without getting a backache. Unlike its heavily-armed Hollywood counterparts, the Power Assist Suit aims to make life easier for Japan's army of greying farmers. The metal-and-plastic exoskeleton boasts eight electric mot ... more  
Hua Hin, Thailand (UPI) Apr 7, 2010 Officials from Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos - member countries of the Mekong River Commission - called for greater cooperation from China in managing the Mekong River. The four countries signed a declaration Monday pledging to intensify cooperation to better manage the Mekong and reduce risks from floods and drought. But they expressed concern over eight dams China has ... more  
Rio De Janeiro (AFP) April 7, 2010Rescuers searched for flood and landslide survivors Wednesday in southeastern Brazil after the heaviest downpours in almost half a century left at least 113 people dead. The state of Rio de Janeiro was in mourning as the extent of the disaster became clear and a third day of rains compounded the misery for 5,000 municipal employees trying to clear streets turned to mud. The situation "is ... more |
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Topography Reflects Baja Quake Site's Complex GeologyPasadena CA (JPL) Apr 07, 2010 The topography surrounding the Laguna Salada fault in the Mexican state of Baja, California, is clearly shown in this combined radar image and topographic view (above) generated with data from NASA's Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM). On April 4, 2010, a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck along this fault about 64 kilometers (40 miles) south of the Mexico-United States border. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake was the largest to strike this area since 1892. This faul ... read more |
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