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Biofuel's Water Problem

Posted Tue Jun 8, 2010 08:16 AM ET | 0

Irrigating biofuel crops on a grand scale would be disastrous. Read more

With a staggering economy, climbing gas prices and global climate change, some researchers are exploring sources other than petroleum for fuel. Organic matter is one such source. Here are 10 viable sources. Read more

Electronic Waste Produces Algae for Biofuel

Posted Wed May 12, 2010 04:53 AM ET | 0

Old computer parts serve as a reservoir to cultivate algae, which can be harvested and used to produce biodiesel. Read more

Ultrasound Speeds Up Biodiesel Production

Posted Wed May 5, 2010 03:00 AM ET | 0

The same technology used to image fetuses in the womb could lower the cost of biofuels. Read more

Wide Angle: Biofuels

Posted Mon May 3, 2010 06:13 AM ET

Lately it seems that oil is at the root of a some big and expensive problems. Wars, climate change and in recent weeks, the oil rig disaster in the Gulf. People want to get off oil, but how? One alternative being explored is biofuel -- that is, fuel... Read more

Biofuel Rocket Engine Gets Test Run : Discovery News

Posted Tue Jun 30, 2009 09:24 PM ET

A Continental Airlines jet is scheduled to take off from Houston with a special fuel blend -- 50 percent algae. Read more

Coffee Could Fuel You, and Your Car : Discovery News

Posted Tue Jun 30, 2009 09:24 PM ET

Will used coffee grounds be the next big thing in biofuels? Read more

NASA Grows Algae for Biofuel, Treats Waste: Discovery News

Posted Thu May 14, 2009 11:17 AM ET

NASA scientists propose a new way to produce biofuel that sanitizes waste water, removes carbon dioxide from the air, and doesn't compete with agriculture for land or water. Read more

Microbes: Fuel of the Future? : Discovery News

Posted Tue Nov 4, 2008 10:44 AM ET

A reddish South American microbe is breathing fuel, say scientists. Read more

Biofuel Boat Sets Record : Discovery News : Discovery Channel

Posted Fri Jun 27, 2008 08:35 AM ET

After a 60-day voyage around the world, a biodiesel boat is the new record-holder for powerboats. Read more

Discovery News : Discovery Channel

Posted Tue May 20, 2008 12:30 PM ET

More bad news for biofuel fans: Certain crops could become invasive species. Read more

Discovery News : Discovery Channel

Posted Wed Apr 30, 2008 04:13 AM ET

A "biofuels frenzy" and other misguided policies have led to the global food crisis in which rice consumption is outpacing production, threatening a billion people with malnutrition, experts said Tuesday. Read more