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Isaac Asimov on Threats to Society

Jeffrey Newman — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 01:44:49 +0000

Isaac Asimov, brilliant scientist and writer speaks about threats to humanity, including global warming in an interview, posted here at this writing.

CHEAPER SIMPLER BIODEGRADABLE PLASTIC WITH NO FOSSIL FUELS

Jeffrey Newman — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:22:01 +0000

Researchers have now developed a new form of plastic from corn-starch which is 100% biodegradable in less than 60 days and is already being used for compost bags, food packaging, displosable tableware and in biomedicine for sutures, stents, dialysis and drug delivery devices. In addition, researchers have now succeeded in making the new plastic less expensive to produce through direct fermentation techniques. It is considered non toxic as well.

SOME PLANTS REMOVE INDOOR POLLUTION

Jeffrey Newman — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 02:04:31 +0000

Some plants have the ability to considerably reduce indoor pollutants, according to a new research study at The University of Georgia. Researchers showed that certain species remove organic compounds,which cause serious diseases including asthma, cancer, reproductive and neurological disorders and more than 1.6 million deaths per year according to the World Health Organization. The dangerous compounds emanate from furnishings, carpets, plastics, cleaning products, drywall and paint. Of the 28 plants tested, five had the highest rates of contaminant removal: 1)purple waffle plant;
2)English ivy;3) variegated wax plant; 4)Asparagus fern and 5) Purple heart plant.