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Monday, May 14, 2007
Molecular visualization of the bioconversion process
Molecular visualization of the bioconversion process
The tools available for the hunt for renewable energy are very 21st Century. New tools include robotics, mass spectrometers, laser imagers, and data collection and analysis devices. As a result, communications can be digital and more visual than ever before, speeding questions and understanding at warp speed around the globe.
The Society of Industrial Microbiology convened their 29th Symposium on Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals in Denver recently which was hosted by the federally-financed National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). One of the highlights of the symposium was a tour that included visits to its biochemical and thermochemical labs and pilot plants for converting an array of feedstock into sugars and ethanol.
One stop was in a research area where high tech imaging devices are employed to analyze cell and molecular structures involved in the bioconversion process. Data collected from such imaging devices can be used to build accurate models and animations to aid understanding. This post from Bioconversion blog provides more details on these high-tech imaging devices and the impact they will have...
The tools available for the hunt for renewable energy are very 21st Century. New tools include robotics, mass spectrometers, laser imagers, and data collection and analysis devices. As a result, communications can be digital and more visual than ever before, speeding questions and understanding at warp speed around the globe.
The Society of Industrial Microbiology convened their 29th Symposium on Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals in Denver recently which was hosted by the federally-financed National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). One of the highlights of the symposium was a tour that included visits to its biochemical and thermochemical labs and pilot plants for converting an array of feedstock into sugars and ethanol.
One stop was in a research area where high tech imaging devices are employed to analyze cell and molecular structures involved in the bioconversion process. Data collected from such imaging devices can be used to build accurate models and animations to aid understanding. This post from Bioconversion blog provides more details on these high-tech imaging devices and the impact they will have...
Labels: biofuels, research, technology
PermaLink - Molecular visualization of the bioconversion process posted by Ecacofonix : 4:45 AM
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Saturday, May 12, 2007
Greener Computing - Environment Friendly IT, Computers
Greener Computing
Not only is a staggering amount of energy required to power everything, but with each passing day more and more e-waste is produced. As important as the issue is, the IT industry (and related technological sectors) doesn’t seem to get nearly the same amount of coverage as many of the other environmental offenders such as the oil industry, feels the author of this post.
Thankfully, more focus is now being placed on the environmental impact of the computing industry, and more and more companies are making an effort to lessen their impact.
The author also informs us about a note he received announcing the the launch of a new website: GreenerComputing.
Read more on this post here @ EcoSherpa
Not only is a staggering amount of energy required to power everything, but with each passing day more and more e-waste is produced. As important as the issue is, the IT industry (and related technological sectors) doesn’t seem to get nearly the same amount of coverage as many of the other environmental offenders such as the oil industry, feels the author of this post.
Thankfully, more focus is now being placed on the environmental impact of the computing industry, and more and more companies are making an effort to lessen their impact.
The author also informs us about a note he received announcing the the launch of a new website: GreenerComputing.
Read more on this post here @ EcoSherpa
Labels: environment, technology
PermaLink - Greener Computing - Environment Friendly IT, Computers posted by Ecacofonix : 10:17 PM
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Turbines Could Pose Threat To Birds And Bats
Turbines Could Pose Threat To Birds And Bats
Written on May 10, 2007
Wsls.com reports that a government study shows that the rotating blades on wind turbines could pose a threat to bats, night-migrating songbirds, and some hunting birds. The threat is more pronounced in coastal areas. Scientists recommend further studies on the matter.
Source: Wind Energy Investing
Written on May 10, 2007
Wsls.com reports that a government study shows that the rotating blades on wind turbines could pose a threat to bats, night-migrating songbirds, and some hunting birds. The threat is more pronounced in coastal areas. Scientists recommend further studies on the matter.
Source: Wind Energy Investing
Labels: research, technology, wind
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