|
 Laramie, Wyo. (UPI) Oct 26, 2009 
U.S. scientists have analyzed the sticky substance in spider webs and say their findings might lead to development of a new generation of bio-based adhesives. The University of Wyoming researchers say their findings are an advance toward bio-based "green" adhesives and glues that could replace existing petroleum-based products for a range of uses. Omer Choresh and colleagues ... read more 
Ann Arbor MI (SPX) Oct 27, 2009A University of Michigan survey shows widespread consumer interest in buying plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). But the cost of the cars is much more influential than environmental and other non-economic factors as a predictor of purchase probabilities. The survey of a nationally representative sample of 2,513 adults age 18 and over was conducted between July and November 2008 as ... more
|
Prisoners used to shovel snow-bound US capital
Heavy rain, snow disrupts transport in Spain Washington slaps fee on plastic shopping bags Vietnam says parched Red River at record low Philippine volcano darkens New Year for 50,000 villagers Shocked residents survey Australia wildfire wreckage Honduras declares state of emergency amid drought Residents flee terrifying Australian wildfires Sarkozy scrambles to salvage carbon tax Thrill-seeking tourists flock to Philippine volcano 
|
|||||||||||||||
| Previous Issues | Oct 26 | Oct 23 | Oct 22 | Oct 21 | Oct 20 |
| . |
 
Bangkok (UPI) Oct 26, 2009 Asian leaders ended their 15th ASEAN regional summit by agreeing to improve their internal free trade and work closely with their newly formed human-rights commission. Pre-summit handwringing was replaced by handholding on the last day of meetings as the 16 leaders posed in a final photo call in the fashionable seaside resort of Hua Hin, southern Thailand. A move towards a more ... more  
Rio De Janeiro (UPI) Oct 26, 2009 Brazil has embarked on a controversial plan to raise biofuel content in its diesel production amid concerns the country's edible oils market may face supply pressures as a result. Biofuel that is added to diesel is usually extracted from castor beans, soybeans and other oilseeds. The risk of feedstock for the domestic oil market being diverted to the new fuel was cited by biofuel expert ... more  
Washington DC (SPX) Oct 27, 2009Trying to understand the complex workings of a biological cell by teasing out the function of every molecule within it is a daunting task. But by making synthetic cells that include just a few chemical processes, researchers can study cellular machinery one manageable piece at a time. A new paper from researchers at Yale University and the National Institute of Standards and Technology ... more |
. |
| . |
Sydney (AFP) Oct 26, 2009Australia on Monday denied singling out Chinese investors after imposing tough conditions on a breakthrough mining takeover following a series of failed deals. Foreign Minister Stephen Smith, speaking after Yanzhou Coal's 3.5 billion dollar (3.2 billion US) takeover of miner Felix Resources was cleared, said all foreign investors were treated alike. "State-owned enterprises and sovereign ... more  
Tehran (AFP) Oct 26, 2009Iran said on Monday it could deliver abroad some of its low-enriched uranium to be upgraded or buy the fuel directly, as a UN team was due to carry further checks on a newly-revealed atomic plant. Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said Iran was mulling the UN-brokered deal which envisages shipping out Tehran's low-enriched uranium (LEU) abroad to be converted into nuclear fuel and would ... more 
Bucharest (AFP) Oct 26, 2009Environmental group Greenpeace won a court case in Romania on Monday that could force the authorities there to make public a list of potential locations for the construction of a nuclear power plant. The economy ministry must "communicate the requested information to the claimant," a ruling published on the Bucharest court's website said. The ministry is to pay penalties if it does not ... more |
. |
| Previous Issues | Oct 26 | Oct 23 | Oct 22 | Oct 21 | Oct 20 |
| The contents herein, unless otherwise known to be public domain, are Copyright 1995-2009 - SpaceDaily. AFP and UPI Wire Stories are copyright Agence France-Presse and United Press International. ESA Portal Reports are copyright European Space Agency. All NASA sourced material is public domain. Additional copyrights may apply in whole or part to other bona fide parties. Advertising does not imply endorsement, agreement or approval of any opinions, statements or information provided by SpaceDaily on any web page published or hosted by SpaceDaily. Privacy statement |
