Old-new glue for plywood, composites

Old-new glue for plywood, composites

Healthy alternative for composite wood?

Plywood used to be bonded with soybean glue; then along came synthetic adhesives. They were strong and cheap, but they did release toxic formaldehyde. Now, industry is switching to a new, improved soy adhesive. Tough, water-resistant soy glue does not release formaldehyde, and is already being used for interior plywood. More »

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Future grid, smart grid

What is it, and what is it good for?

We need more electricity. More alternative energy. Less greenhouse warming, and better ways to manage our power supply. Can the electric grid meet multiple challenges and help us survive prosperity? What good are smart meters? And what is this going to cost? More »

Studying survival on a sinking ship

Studying survival on a sinking ship

How does the pace of sinking affect passenger behavior?

The Titanic sank in 1912, the Lusitania sank in 1915. In each case, about 32 percent of passengers survived. But women and children did much better on Titanic, which took 160 minutes to slide underwater, than on Lusitania, which went down in 18 minutes. Ditto for rich people. Why? More »

Apnea treatment = Golfer’s glory?

Apnea treatment = Golfer’s glory?

Disturbed breathing wrecks sleep.

Golfer-doctor finds that treating apnea cuts golf scores; sees new motivator for wearing nighttime masks. More »

In The News

Federal judge nixes embryonic stem cells!

Neural cells from human embryonic stem cellsDecision reinstates logjam in federal funding. The discovery of human embryonic stem cells seemed to offer cures for horrific diseases. After 10 years of research, was that hype? Where are the cures? More »

China to devote $15b to plug-in hybrids and electric cars!

Electric Cars: Meet the plug-in HybridHybrid cars and plug-in hybrids boost auto efficiency and reduce pollution, but it's a long struggle from the idea to the reality. More »

Hurricane Earl in the Atlantic!

Car amind rubble from Hurricane Charley.How do hurricanes form? How do we predict their paths? How can we improve predictions? More »

Study: Charcoal could bury 1.8 B tons of carbon per year!

Man standing in field smiling, right hand has plant with strong roots.Buried charcoal stimulates microbes and plant growth, helping farmers on poor soil. Studies show that charcoal is stable for hundreds of years. More »



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