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Ingenuity Answers Alpha for Biological and Chemical Questions

July 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Ingenuity Systems, the makers of IPA (Ingenuity Pathway Analysis), have just launched Ingenuity Answers (still in alpha version). Ingenuity Answers is an advanced search tool that enables you to quickly and reliably answer specific biological and chemical questions by identifying lists of genes (or other biological and chemical objects) that satisfy particular biological criteria. Ingenuity [...]

Jul

29

Another Stunning Graphene Experimental Surprise

July 29, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Graphene, the extraordinary form of carbon that consists of a single layer of carbon atoms, has produced another in a long list of experimental surprises. In the current issue of the journal Science, a multi-institutional team of researchers headed by Michael Crommie, a faculty senior scientist in the Materials Sciences Division at the U.S. Department [...]

Jul

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OECD on Risks and Benefits of Nanomaterials

July 16, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Innovation can bring benefits, but possible risks too. The emergence of nanotechnology, which manipulates barely visible materials for industrial purposes, is a case in point, and policymakers are taking a close look. All kinds of nanomaterials are now found in common household items, from sports gear and sunscreens to socks and dresses, from beds and [...]

Jul

9

Just to Remember: Twelve Principles of Green Chemistry

July 9, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Twelve Principles of Green Chemistry: Prevention Atom Economy Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses Designing Safer Chemicals Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries Design for Energy Efficiency Use of Renewable Feedstocks Reduce Derivatives Catalysis Design for Degradation Real-time analysis for Pollution Prevention Inherently Safer Chemistry for Accident Prevention A more complete version can be found at EPA’s site: Twelve [...]

Jul

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ESA Reports on Biofuels and Sustainability

July 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment

The Ecological Society of America (ESA) published four Biofuels and Sustainability Reports. Biofuels, generally defined as liquid fuels derived from biological materials, can be made from plants, vegetable oils, forest products, or waste materials. The raw materials can be grown specifically for fuel purposes, or can be the residues or wastes of existing supply and [...]