Scientists boost the mosquito-killing effect of natural clove oil

The best method of limiting mosquito-borne diseases is to kill the larvae, but doing so often involves synthetic insecticides. A new study suggests a method of improving the effectiveness of a cheaper, longer-lasting alternative – clove oil.

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Engineered ammonia-producing bacteria could replace crop fertilizers

Ammonia is commonly used in commercial crop fertilizers, which in turn can pollute waterways when they run off of fields. New research, however, suggests that engineered bacteria could one day take the place of such fertilizers.

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Superb American design celebrated with AIA Architecture Awards

The American Institute of Architects has revealed the recipients of its annual Architecture Awards. It highlights 11 projects this year, including an energy efficient US Embassy, a flexible events space, and the renovation of Seattle's Space Needle.

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Huge Savings Made at Leachate Treatment Plant

At a landfill’s leachate treatment centre, where floating biomass was reducing the plant’s throughput, the introduction by Viridian Systems of a new mixer...

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