Corn cobs eyed for ethanol, fertilizer

'Grassoline' refinery rising in Tennessee
Tennessee and DuPont Co. broke ground Tuesday on a research refinery designed to turn corn cobs and switchgrass into ethanol and potentially elevate the state into a major player in biofuels.

Alcohol In Bloodstream Associated With Lower Risk Of...
Individuals with ethanol in their bloodstreams appear less likely to die following a moderate to severe head injury, according to a new report.

Brazil could ban sugarcane in Amazon
Brazil's government says it wants to prohibit sugarcane-ethanol plantations in the Amazon and other ecologically sensitive areas.

Teaming with Microbes: A Gardener's Guide to the Soil...
Smart gardeners know that soil is anything but an inert substance. Healthy soil is teeming with life-not just earthworms and insects, but a staggering multitude of bacteria, fungi, and other...

Biomaterials Science, Second Edition: An Introduction...
The second edition of this bestselling title provides the most up-to-date comprehensive review of all aspects of biomaterials science by providing a balanced, insightful approach to learning...