Daily Archives: February 27, 2009

The Roof is Growing!

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Laura B.

The American Society of Landscape Architects announces the availability of The Roof is Growing!, an educational resource for middle-school students and teachers about green roofs and their environmental benefits. The resource includes lessons, a student workbook, and online interactive program … Continue reading →

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Science and the Obama Administration

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Laura B.

Via Librarians’ Internet Index. Collection of news, features, and blog entries concerning science, health, and technology topics and the Obama administration. Some of the issues covered include climate change, health care reform, economic stimulus investments in science, and the U.S. … Continue reading →

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A More Efficient Ethanol Engine

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Technology Review. An improved flex-fuel engine will allow vehicles to get better fuel efficiency from a mix of ethanol and gasoline. The pressure within the engine changes to adapt to different fuel blends. This, together … Continue reading →

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