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Researchers develop new instrument to monitor atmospheric mercury Posted: 30 Jan 2015 06:14 PM PST A new instrument to monitor atmospheric mercury in the atmosphere has been developed and tested by scientists. The measurement approach is called sequential two-photon laser induced fluorescence (2P-LIF) and uses two different laser beams to excite mercury atoms and monitor blue shifted atomic fluorescence.

Renewable biofuel production avoids competition with food resources Posted: 29 Jan 2015 05:41 PM PST The efficient production of both biofuel and animal feed from one crop is now possible, and can be done on a farm without the need for off-site processes. The research demonstrates the practical potential of an alternative to fossil fuels that does not compete with food resources.

Ocean waves used to monitor offshore oil and gas fields Posted: 28 Jan 2015 12:22 PM PST An ew technique exploits naturally occurring seismic waves to probe seafloor at less expense, and with fewer ill effects on marine life, scientists report.