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New Bacteria Source for Biofuels
But will it scale?
Scientists have created a new bacteria by injecting blue-green algae with a set of cellulose-making genes from a non-photosynthetic “vinegar” bacterium, Acetobacter xylinum. The new cyanobacteria produce a relatively pure, gel-like form of cellulose that can be broken down easily into glucose.
A newly created microbe produces cellulose that can be turned into ethanol and other biofuels, report scientists from The University of Texas at Austin who say the microbe could provide a significant portion of the nation’s transportation fuel if production can be scaled up.
Ivanukite: Soaks up Nuclear Waste
Will this save us?
A new material has been discovered which absorbs radioactive substances.
The geologist who discovered it, Viktor Yakovenchuk, says it’s capable of absorbing radioactive substances like caesium and rubidium from water-based solutions, and storing them inside.
And radioactive water would be completely safe after coming into contact with Ivanukite.
The rub? To be effective, tonnes of the material would be necessary to have an impact on current levels of nuclear waste. At present, only a few grams have been discovered. Scientists are now trying to chemically clone the material.
