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Boeing And CSIRO Researching BioFuels

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4:30PM January 11, 2012 | Nick Broughall

Getting rid of fossil fuels is one of the aviation industry’s biggest challenges. That’s why it’s huge news that the CSIRO and Boeing have joined forces to research sustainable biofuels to replace fossil fuels in Australia. More »


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Living Batteries Will Perform Better After A Coke And Snickers Bar

9:20PM August 26, 2010 | Gary Cutlack

Researchers have shown off a prototype of a new biological battery cell, which produces energy in the same way we do – by breaking down sugars and fats into something a little more useful. More »


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All Aboard The Meat Train!

11:00AM April 28, 2010 | Adam Frucci

Get ready for the most delicious way to travel: Amtrak will soon run its Heartland Flyer rail line on beef byproduct biodiesel. Just like me, this train will run slowly and inefficiently on burgers. More »


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Apparently We Can Turn Carbon Dioxide Into Eco-Friendly Biofuels Now

10:20AM April 21, 2009 | Adrian Covert

Singaporean researchers at the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology have devised a way to convert carbon dioxide into clean-burning biofuel methanol, using a safe, non-toxic process. Has mankind defeated the final boss of Global Warming?

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Liposuction Doctor Powered His Cars with Human Fat

2:00AM December 23, 2008 | Adam Frucci

A Beverly Hills plastic surgeon has started using the human fat left over from liposuction as biofuel to power his SUV. It’s the American Dream: turning your fat arse into free gas.

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