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Saturday, June 16th, 2012Biofuel is a type of energy derived from biological carbon fixation that does not add to the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Since oil prices are starting to rise, biofuels start to gain its popularity once again. Since cars are a main source of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, it is good that [...]
Maibarara Geothermal Plant Launched
Friday, June 15th, 2012The Philippines’ latest geothermal power plant has just been recently inagurated last April 27. The Maibarara Geothermal Power Plant, a 20-MW project engaged to provide more power for the Luzon grid, enjoyed a simple yet meaningful opening under the watchful eyes of Aquino Administration representatives. The Geothermal power plant, which is a joint venture among [...]
UPLB fast-tracks seedlings technology
Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012The University of the Philippines Los Banos (UPLB) will use cutting-edge science to provide 1.5 billion tree seedlings required for the National Greening Program. UPLB scientists have been working hard on cloning techniques and tissue culture to increase the volume of materials required by the planting of up to 1.5 billion trees in 1.5 million [...]
Starting a Computer Repair and Services Business
Sunday, April 1st, 2012Almost all small businesses and home offices use computers and depend on them to be working properly. They don’t have the skills, the time or the desire to do their own computer service, repair and upgrades, and that puts us right in the middle of one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. No matter [...]
Scientists on Japan Nuclear Power Facility
Monday, December 26th, 2011New study analyzes radioactivity from facility in first months after accident IMAGE: A new study analyzes levels of radioactivity released to the ocean in the Japan accident. Click here for more information. With current news of additional radioactive leaks from the Fukushima nuclear power plants, the impact on the ocean of releases of radioactivity from [...]
Bioconversion of Organic Residues for Rural Communities: Organic residues in aquaculture
Thursday, November 24th, 2011Introduction The use of organic residues in aquaculture is best discussed with awareness of the following facts about aquatic biology: (i) Limitations to biological production in fresh, brackish, or ocean waters are predominantly dissolved nutrients and/or food as well as shelter or substrate. Seasonality and intensity of the input of solar energy are also important. [...]
Testing Methods for Pozzolanas
Thursday, November 17th, 2011Introduction Pozzolanas are materials containing reactive silica and / or alumina which on their own have little or no binding property but, when mixed with lime in the presence of water, will set and harden like a cement. They are an important ingredient in the production of an alternative cementing material to ordinary Portland cement [...]
Artificial Reefs and their replacement
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011People are destroying coral reefs and other important fish habitats at an unprecedented rate. Destructive fishing practices and pollution are the two main causes. While many NGOs are very actively trying to convince the worlds politicians to take action to prevent harmful practices, practical actions are also being undertaken by many local communities. As coral [...]
Drying of Foods
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011Drying is used to remove water from foods for two reasons: to prevent (or inhibit) micro-organisms and hence preserve the food and to reduce the weight and bulk of food for cheaper transport and storage. When carried out correctly, the nutritional quality, colour, flavour and texture of rehydrated foods are slightly less than fresh food, [...]
‘Magnetic Tongue’ Ready to Help Produce Tastier Processed Foods
Tuesday, November 1st, 2011ScienceDaily (Oct. 26, 2011) — The “electronic nose,” which detects odors, has a companion among emerging futuristic “e-sensing” devices intended to replace abilities that once were strictly human-and-animal-only. It is a “magnetic tongue” — a method used to “taste” food and identify ingredients that people describe as sweet, bitter, sour, etc. A report on use [...]
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