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October 10, 2013

Team uses a cellulosic biofuels byproduct to increase ethanol yield
Champaign IL (SPX) Oct 11, 2013
Scientists report in Nature Communications that they have engineered yeast to consume acetic acid, a previously unwanted byproduct of the process of converting plant leaves, stems and other tissues into biofuels. The innovation increases ethanol yield from lignocellulosic sources by about 10 percent. Lignocellulose is the fibrous material that makes up the structural tissues of plants. It is one of the most abundant raw materials on the planet and, because it is rich in carbon it is an attractive ... read more

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				Major leap towards graphene for solar cells Graphene has extreme conductivity and is completely transparent while being inexpensive and nontoxic. This makes it a perfect candidate material for transparent contact layers for use in solar cells ... more		Metabolically engineered E. coli producing phenol Many chemicals we use in everyday life are derived from fossil resources. Due to the increasing concerns on the use of fossil resources, there has been much interest in producing chemicals from rene ... more

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US, Vietnam sign civil nuclear deal The United States signed a civilian nuclear pact with Vietnam on Thursday under which Hanoi committed not to produce ingredients for atomic weapons, US officials said. ... more		S. Korea finds forged reactor safety documents South Korean nuclear reactors have been abruptly shut down 128 times over the past decade because of faulty parts, officials said Thursday, amid a scandal over forged safety certificates. ... more		NASA ISRO radar satellite beams first Earth images from space Morocco High Atlas whistle language strives for survival China warns Papua New Guinea over Australian defence deal		US and allies push China for progress on sea disputes The United States and its allies pushed Thursday for accelerated efforts to lower tension in the disputed South China Sea, where Beijing's assertive sovereignty claims have raised fears of potential conflict. ... more
				Paraguay mulls patch-up with Venezuela Paraguay will patch up differences with Venezuela that have paralyzed Mercosur - a trade and political association of several South American nations - and put free trade talks with Europe on the back burner. ... more		Dutch team win Australian solar car race Dutch team Nuon on Thursday crossed the finish line in an epic 3,000-kilometre (1,860-mile) solar car race across the Australian outback ahead of Japan's Tokai University, avenging their 2011 defeat. ... more

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				Kerry seeks to reassure Asian leaders over US default US Secretary of State John Kerry tried Thursday to reassure Asian leaders that Washington would end its political stalemate, after China voiced concern about a possible US debt default. ... more		After years of blocking, Israel backs Gaza offshore gas After decades of stifling Palestinian efforts to develop Mediterranean natural gas fields off the Gaza Strip, the Israeli government is reported to be supporting the $1 billion project, which observers say could transform Palestinian aspirations for statehood. ... more

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Nigeria signs $1.3 bn power plant deal with China

Kremlin protests arrest of Russian diplomat by Dutch police

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EU states to hold talks on 'drone wall' to protect bloc

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Taiwan risks tensions with survey of disputed Spratlys

Ancient complex of shops uncovered in northern Greece

Russia warns Dutch over dairy, tulips in diplomatic row

Traditional computer sales eroded by love of tablets

BBC to push computing, coding in British schools, homes, businesses

Canada gives shipyard a $3.3 billion push

Samsung debuts first curved-screen smartphone

Twitter deal lets viewers change channels from tweet

Quantum computers: Trust is good, proof is better

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First-ever global deal struck on airline CO2 emissions

Mideast oil power wanes as U.S., others boost production

China's economy on a 'smooth', controlled slowdown: Xi

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