Methane boost sought by chemist from biomass waste
Dr. Clifton D. Finney and colleague Bob Evans pursue faster methane production from decomposed biomass to rival natural gas. Finney reports a 600 percent rise in bacterial growth rate under lab conditions and aims to reproduce those conditions at scale while exploring methane forming environments. The Energy Research and Development Administration backs kelp-based methane studies as part of broader fuel research.
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Drake University
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Investigation closes without foul play in Quinlan case
New Jersey Attorney General William F Hyland said the Quinlan investigation found no evidence of foul play in bruising before her coma last April. He noted no proof of foul play leading to bruises or the coma, though no ruling on earlier events is provided.
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Committee votes to ban some handguns in U S capital debate
The House Judiciary Committee approved an 18 to 14 vote to ban the sale manufacture and importation of small easily concealable handguns nicknamed Saturday night specials The Russo amendment narrowly tightens the ban toward new handguns only and removes a broader Treasury power Proposed limits set revolvers under 5 5 inch frame barrel under 4 inches and overall length under 8 5 inches The move aims to curb concealable handguns while leaving existing guns unaffected and drew support from Rep John Conyers who called the measure a strong curb on production
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D-Ill
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Treasury
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