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First commercial-scale ethanol plant in the works
DOE will provide financial backing for the first commercial-scale ethanol plant in the U.S., which will produce motor fuel from corncobs, leaves and husks.
July 7, 2011
Autism study implicates womb environment
Recent research suggests that autism results from a fairly even interaction between genes and environment, one that probably starts in the womb.
July 7, 2011
Giant thunderstorm on Saturn in images
The Cassini spacecraft delivers imagery of a massive thunderstorm on Saturn eight times the surface area of Earth.
July 7, 2011
Earth’s tectonic plates driven by hot magma?
Plumes of hot magma from deep inside the Earth could propel tectonic plates around the globe, according to Scripps scientists.
July 7, 2011
Why the Arizona dust storm on July 5 was so huge
The huge dust storm in Phoenix on July 5, 2011 started with rapidly descending air moving outward from area thunderstorms - combined with a lot of available dust.
July 6, 2011
The new normal for U.S. climate reflects a warming world
Comparing average temperatures year round, every state experienced warmer temperatures in 1981–2010 compared to 1971–2000. Read about the new normal.
July 6, 2011
Brown tree snakes, pariahs of the Pacific islands
Brown tree snakes are rapidly eating their way through Guam and are poised to do the same to other islands. Can they be stopped?
July 6, 2011
Forgetfulness is under our control
Psychology EEG research shows that we can train ourselves to repress memories, or to forget.
July 6, 2011
Report on massive wall of dust in Phoenix on July 5, 2011
A massive wall of dust moved through Phoenix, Arizona Tuesday night, July 5. Hurricane force winds up 81 mph. Thousands temporarily without power.
July 6, 2011
Hubble Space Telescope’s one-millionth observation
The Hubble Space Telescope made its millionth observation during a search for water in the atmosphere of a planet 1,000 light-years away.
July 6, 2011
