Unleash the bugs
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Issues are presented concerning the breeding of bacteria by the Brookhaven National Laboratories for use in the extraction of oil from oil bearing rocks. The field testing of the bacteria in an oil well is discussed.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 2001
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A battery's worst nightmare
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Issues are presented concerning the design and construction of a small, fuel-powered turbine engine which could be used to replace batteries in electrical equipment. The turbine engine measures 4-millimeters across.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 2001
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Storm-o-matic
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Issues are presented concerning the technique which has been developed by business enterprise Dyn-o-mat to disperse rain clouds or bad weather. The environmental aspects of the technique are discussed.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 2001
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