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Bioluminescent technology for easy tracking of GMO

It is important to be able to monitor genetically modified (GM) crops, not only in the field but also during the food processing chain. New research published in BioMed Central's open access journal BMC Biotechnology shows ...

Biology / Biotechnology

created Apr 30, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Fracking requires a minimum distance of at least 0.6 kilometers from sensitive rock strata

The chances of rogue fractures due to shale gas fracking operations extending beyond 0.6 kilometres from the injection source is a fraction of one percent, according to new research led by Durham University.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Apr 24, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Seeking HIV treatment clues in the neem tree

Tall, with dark-green pointy leaves, the neem tree of India is known as the "village pharmacy." As a child growing up in metropolitan New Delhi, Sonia Arora recalls on visits to rural areas seeing villagers using neem bark ...

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Apr 23, 2012 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Current coal seam gas approach not covering risks: Australian study

(PhysOrg.com) -- Australia would greatly benefit from a "slow down and learn approach" to managing possible risks from coal seam gas extraction given the near impossible challenge of modelling its impacts, argues Professor ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created Mar 27, 2012 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Researchers challenge study on hydrofracking's gas footprint

(PhysOrg.com) -- A Cornell study's contention that hydraulic fracturing would be worse for climate change than burning coal is being challenged by another study, also by Cornell researchers.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Mar 05, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (4) | comments 6 | with audio podcast

Polish report: shale gas extraction not harmful

(AP) -- A scientific study in Poland has found that shale gas extraction at one site produced some toxic refuse but that the waste was reused and didn't harm the environment.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Mar 02, 2012 | popularity 2.3 / 5 (3) | comments 1

Scientists discover molecular secrets of 2,000-year-old Chinese herbal remedy

For roughly two thousand years, Chinese herbalists have treated Malaria using a root extract, commonly known as Chang Shan, from a type of hydrangea that grows in Tibet and Nepal. More recent studies suggest that halofuginone, ...

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Feb 12, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (28) | comments 29 | with audio podcast

US health experts seek more study on 'fracking'

A group of US medical professionals called Monday for a halt to a type of drilling for natural gas called "fracking" in populated areas until more is known about its health impacts.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Jan 09, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

City research shows the investment and health risks of new nuclear build are low

As part of The SPRing Report published in December 2011, Professor Philip Thomas of the Risk Management, Reliability and Maintenance Group within City's Systems and Control Centre provided comparative analysis of the costs ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Jan 05, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

After years of 'fracking,' Pennsylvanians remain mixed about gas drilling

(PhysOrg.com) -- Despite having an eight-year head start on Marcellus Shale natural gas extraction, Pennsylvania residents are just as uncertain about the effects of horizontal hydraulic drilling as New Yorkers, researchers ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created Dec 15, 2011 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Australia plans world's largest marine reserve

The Australian government has said it plans to establish the world's biggest marine protection zone to safeguard a huge swathe of the Coral Sea, a biodiversity hotspot brimming with life.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Nov 25, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (6) | comments 1

Duke study offers 7 safeguards for hydraulic fracturing

A new report by Duke University researchers offers several health and environmental measures for North Carolina lawmakers to consider as they debate legalizing horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing for natural gas.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Nov 17, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

China faces hurdles to developing shale gas

Energy-hungry China is tapping its vast shale gas reserves to reduce its reliance on dirty coal and imports, but experts warn its lack of technical expertise and scarce water supplies pose challenges.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Nov 09, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Nigerians seek $1 billion from Shell for oil spills

A Nigerian tribal king filed a lawsuit in a US court seeking $1 billion from Royal Dutch Shell to compensate for decades of pollution that sickened his people and damaged their lands, his lawyer said.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Oct 21, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 2

Scientists develop new technology to detect deep sea gas leaks

A new ultra-sensitive technology which can monitor leaks from underwater gas pipelines has been developed by scientists at the University of Southampton.

Technology / Engineering

created Oct 12, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0