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Nanotechnology-based solutions for oil spills

Feb 22, 2011

Nanowerk - (Nanowerk Spotlight) The recent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is widely acknowledged to be among the worst ocean oil spills in world history. Inevitably, the spill has once again raised serious concerns worldwide about the likely environmental impact of such catastrophic oil spills caused by oil tanker accidents at sea or mishaps during loading and unloading of oil from tankers at seaports. Similar concerns are also associated with discharge of oil in areas around oil wells and oil storage facilities. Such oil spills can cause havoc to marine ecology (sea birds, mammals, algae, coral, seagrass etc.), beside the health hazards to the human population located in nearby coastal zones. Moreover, the economic loss suffered by oil companies resulting from oil-spillage is enormous.

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'Out on the dairies': Consortium gives students real-world experience

Feb 22, 2011

Las Cruces Sun-News - CLOVIS - 'What are the cows telling you?' When dairy professionals look at their cows, these are the essential questions they must ask themselves: What does the cow look like? Does the cow have adequate access to food and water? Is the cow in good physical condition? Does the cow have any injuries or appear to be sick? Is the cow behaving normally?

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