Organisms may one day turn an electrical current into a rich source of organic compounds for biofuels. The reason we’re hooked on oil, and its climate warming derivatives, is the astonishing... Read more
Engineer says cheap biodiesel can be made on any scale year-round The biofuel farm contained only a small wind turbine, solar panel and container of green scum packed within a tub-size frame... Read more
They grow significantly faster than land-based biomass The available amount of fossil fuels is limited and their combustion in vehicle motors increases atmospheric CO2 levels. The generation... Read more
Ships powered by algae and planes flying on weeds: that's part of the future the U.S. Navy hopes to bring to fruition. Read more