‘Mini-Cellulose’ Molecule Unlocks Chemistry of Biofuel
AMHERST, Mass. – A team of chemical engineers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst has discovered a small molecule that behaves the same as cellulose when it is converted to biofuel.
Food Scientists Fortify Goat Cheese with Fish Oil to Deliver Healthy Omega-3 Fatty Acids
CHICAGO—Fish oil is an underused ingredient in the food industry because of its association with a strong odor and aftertaste. A new study in the February issue of the Journal of Food Science, published by the Institute of Food Technologists, shows that fish oil can be added to goat cheese to deliver high levels of […]
Geoscientists Use Numerical Model to Better Forecast Forces Behind Earthquakes
STONY BROOK, N.Y., February 17, 2012 – Stony Brook University researchers have devised a numerical model to help explain the linkage between earthquakes and the powerful forces that cause them, according to a research paper scheduled to be published in the journal Science on Feb. 17.
Military Service Changes Personality, Makes Vets Less Agreeable
It’s no secret that battlefield trauma can leave veterans with deep emotional scars that impact their ability to function in civilian life.