The distinctive black and white common murre, Uria aalge, is a self-sufficient, resilient seabird that feeds on forage fish such as herring in the North Pacific.
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
24 Feb 2020
To keep up with energy demands, scientists are striving to make solar cells more efficient so that more electricity can be generated from the same amount of sunlight.
By Liam Critchley
20 Feb 2020
Biofuel is a fuel produced from renewable biomass material, commonly used as an alternative, cleaner fuel source to burning fossil fuels.
By Kris Walker
1 Feb 2013
Biobutanol is a four-carbon alcohol produced by the fermentation of biomass. It has a long hydrocarbon chain which renders it non-polar.
People were initially slow to embrace the concept of the electric car, although recent years have seen it rise in popularity as the benefits become more apparent, especially as the worldwide use of fossil fuels declines amid concerns over global warming.
By G.P. Thomas
29 May 2012
Algal biofuel is an alternative to fossil fuel, which is generated by specific algae species from carbon dioxide.
A discovery in molecular chemistry may help remove a barrier to the widespread use of diesel and other fuel-efficient "lean burn" vehicle engines.
The far-ranging potential applications of this technology include DOE’s hydrogen fuel cell-powered “Freedom CAR,” and personal power-jackets that could use heat from the human body to recharge cell-phones and other electronic devices.
High-Density Polyethylene, usually shortened to HDPE or PEHD, is a plastic polymer with flexible properties which make it ideal for a wide range of applications.
Pyrolysis is a process of chemically decomposing organic materials at elevated temperatures in the absence of oxygen. The process typically occurs at temperatures above 430°C (800°F) and under pressure.