Scientific output in Iran has grown on average 11 times faster than any other country, according to a report published by Canadian data-analysis company Science-Metrix, and most of that growth has been in nuclear physics related disciplines. Additionally, it is estimated that this year China will (more...)
3D Bio-printer can make arteries, soon organs
3D printers, able to produce solid plastic objects from computer designs, have existed for quite a while. In fact open source self-replicating 3D printers have existed for years. What makes this 3D printer different is that instead of a plastic polymer, it uses live cells as its construction (more...)
Controversy at the Copenhagen Climate Conference
On the second day of the COP15 Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, a paper has surfaced which has developing nations “furious”. The Guardian reports that a paper identified as “the Danish text” proposes that climate change funds be controlled by the World (more...)
Biofuels such as ethanol and biodiesel have shown some useful characteristics in the search for alternative fuels. They are attractive because existing infrastructure can make use of the fuels with minimal modification, however they are not without their problems. Both emit greenhouse gases such (more...)
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