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| 2 studies conclude that biofuels are not so green after all Almost all biofuels used today cause more greenhouse gas emissions than conventional fuels if the pollution caused by producing these "green" fuels is taken into account, two studies published Thursday have concluded. iht.com |
Japanese astronaut to test underwear in outer space A Japanese astronaut will don special boxer shorts and gym wear during his upcoming mission to see if the newly developed high-tech clothing can increase comfort levels on the International Space Station, Japan's space agency said Friday. ... english.people.com.cn |
Cellulose that stiffens and softens [Subscriber Only] A material inspired by sea cucumbers morphs from rigid to soft. sciencenews.org |
Japan space agency searches for new astronauts TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's space agency began recruiting astronauts for the first time in nearly a decade on Tuesday amid growing interest in the space program spurred by a Japanese astronaut's journey on the U.S. space shuttle Endeavour. feeds.reuters.com |
World map of metabolism finds blood pressure clues WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Researchers creating a map of human metabolism around the world have found compounds in urine that point to some surprising differences affecting blood pressure, based not on genes but on what people eat and their gut bacteria. feeds.reuters.com |