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Liquefied Natural Gas Has a Worse Carbon Footprint Than Coal When Shipping Is Taken Into Account
Liquefied natural gas leaves a greenhouse gas footprint that is 33% worse than coal, when processing and shipping are taken into account, according to a new Cornell study.

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Proving the Authenticity of Natural Ingredients With ASTM D6866 Carbon-14 Analysis
This article examines the use of carbon-14 analysis to authenticate natural ingredients, providing insight into how it can differentiate between biobased and fossil-derived content in products like essential oils and fragrances.

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Immunotherapy Shows Promise for Treating Gum Disease in Mouse Model
A study shows that microparticles delivering CCL2 can inhibit bone loss and enhance repair in mice with periodontal disease. This approach shifts focus from bacteria to immune modulation.

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Genetically Modified Algae Could Help Generate New Biofuels
Genome editing of Euglena gracilis led to stable mutants that produced wax esters with shorter carbon chains, giving the esters properties more suitable for use in biofuel.

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Methane Emissions From US Fossil Fuel Facilities Are Nearly Three Times Higher Than Official Government Estimates
Oil and gas operations across the United States are emitting more than 6 million tons of methane per year.

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Efficiently Converting Waste Cooking Oil into Useful Chemicals
Researchers have discovered that microwave heating of Na-ZSM-5 zeolite can efficiently convert waste cooking oil into olefins, a crucial chemical precursor. This method significantly outperforms conventional heating.

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Supercomputing Leads to Energy-Saving Biomaterials Breakthrough
Molecular simulations have proffered a new method for processing nanocellulose that reduces energy needs by 21%.

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Mindfulness Meditation Used for Pain Management Is Not a Placebo
A new study has revealed that mindfulness meditation engages distinct brain mechanisms to reduce pain.

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New Process for Transforming Byproducts Makes Biodiesel More Profitable
An electrochemical process transforms the byproduct of biodiesel production, enhancing economic viability and environmental benefits.

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New Process Vaporizes Plastic Bags and Bottles To Make Recycled Plastics
Researchers have created a catalytic process that efficiently breaks down polyethylene and polypropylene plastics into their monomer building blocks. This advancement could enable a circular economy for plastics.
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