In New York, the American Technion Society reports that using only biomolecules such as DNA and enzymes, scientists at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology have developed and constructed an advanced biological transducer, a computing machine capable of manipulating genetic codes, and using the output as new input for subsequent computations. The breakthrough might someday create […]
Today on Twitter: EthanolRFA RT @jmschroeder: Take the #E85 Challenge. I did and I’d do it again: larouchepac: Livestock and Meat Groups Appeal to Congress to Stop Obama’s Biofuels: ecofhp The return of biodiesel.
The Biofuels Digest Index, an index of publicly traded biofuels stocks, edged up 0.09 percent to 74.39 as renewable chemicals gained. For the day, Codexis (CDXS) shed 3.67 percent to $2.36, while OriginOil (OOIL) soared 25.00 percent to $0.65. Among other equities, Aemetis (AMTX) recovered 10.00 percent to $0.44. Overall, advances and declines were even […]
So you have a disruptive technology. Good. You have supporters and believers. Great. You’ve said “what the f—” and you’re making your move. Fantastic. But how do you stack up in a stress test? Lana: So, how’re we doin’? Joel Goodson: Looks like University of Illinois! From the motion picture “Risky Business” A stress test […]
In Florida, voting is now underway in the 2013 Hot Partners competition, and will continue through Friday June 14 at 5pm EDT. In voting yesterday, Koch pulled into a tie with BASF in the Separation, Microharvest, informatics & catalysis systems and services category – while BP took the sole lead in the Strategic customers (fuels), and […]
In Switzerland, Tetra Pak announced the global launch of LightCap 30; a high density polyethylene (HDPE) cap made from sugar cane. TINE, a leading dairy producer, distributor and exporter, based in Norway, is the first brand in Europe to use these bio-based caps. Several products will be packaged in the Tetra Brik Aseptic Edge with […]
In Switzerland, Syngenta announced the launch of CLARIVA, a proprietary seed treatment nematicide based on the Pasteuria technology acquired in 2012. CLARIVA consists of naturally occurring soil bacteria with a unique, direct mode of action on nematodes: microscopic worm-shaped soil organisms, which cause significant damage to all major agricultural crops. CLARIVA will be available in […]
Today on Twitter: pacbiodiesel Great commentary by Kelly King on the Government’s role in advancing biofuel commercialization. mncorn Will this be the summer of the Flex Fuel Vehicle? | calyxBioVenture #Farm waste may demand return of #biofuels
The Biofuels Digest Index, an index of publicly traded biofuels stocks, was flat at 74.32 yesterday despite a large caps advance. For the day, BioAmber (BIOA) gained 3.66 percent to $8.50, while OriginOil (OOIL) soared 13.04 percent to $0.52. Among other equities, Aemetis (AMTX) recovered 5.26 percent to $0.40. Overall, advances led declines 2 to […]
A new E85 pricing scheme from Absolute Energy offers $0.11 savings per gallon vs. unleaded, up to $0.43 savings vs. premium. And, yes, that’s adjusted for energy density. Will E85 rise again as spring gasoline prices soar? “April is the cruellest month”, wrote T.S. Eliot to kick off The Waste Land, and he must have […]
