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Wednesday, July 30, 2014

ScienceDaily: Energy and Resources News

ScienceDaily: Energy and Resources News


Worldwide water shortage by 2040

Posted: 29 Jul 2014 06:31 AM PDT

Water is used around the world for the production of electricity, but new research results show that there will not be enough water in the world to meet demand by 2040 if the energy and power situation does not improve before then.

Mineral magic? Common mineral capable of making and breaking bonds

Posted: 28 Jul 2014 01:23 PM PDT

Researchers have demonstrated how a common mineral acts as a catalysts for specific hydrothermal organic reactions -- negating the need for toxic solvents or expensive reagents.

Cool-burning flames in space, could lead to better engines on Earth

Posted: 28 Jul 2014 11:16 AM PDT

Scientists have discovered a new type of cool burning flames that could lead to cleaner, more efficient engines for cars. The discovery was made during a series of experiments on the International Space Station.

How sweet it is: Bioenergy advanced by new tool

Posted: 28 Jul 2014 08:33 AM PDT

Researchers have developed a powerful new tool that can help advance the genetic engineering of 'fuel' crops for clean, green and renewable bioenergy -- an assay that enables scientists to identify and characterize the function of nucleotide sugar transporters, critical components in the biosynthesis of plant cell walls.

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