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Need fuel storage? Think poultry
Hydrogen often is seen as the answer to lessening the world's dependence on petroleum-based fuels.
Founder nabs duo for classic 'Romeo and Juliet'
A good memory and YouTube helped Raymond Caldwell land an ideal couple as his star-crossed lovers in the Texas Shakespeare Festival.
Jobs is back on the job at Apple, a few days a week
Steve Jobs, Apple's co-founder and chief executive, officially returned to work Monday after a five-month medical leave.
Earthquake Felt in Northern Delaware
Rumbling and swaying in northern Delaware... An earthquake Wednesday morning is being evaluated by the Delaware Geological Survey at the University of Delaware in Newark.
The First State celebrates Independence Day with flair. Herea s a rundown of some of the areaa s biggest events.
The Teaching And Learning Of Writing Is The Focus Of Journal Special Edition
A special monograph of the British Journal of Educational Psychology , published this month, highlights the very latest psychological research into the teaching and learning of writing.
Feathery Fuel - Will Chicken Feathers Motor Hydrogen Cars of the Future?
Six billion pounds of chicken feathers are put to waste every year in the U.S. alone, and now developers are trying to find a way to put those feathers to good use.
Old Guns Give All in the New War
Ronald Reagan was elected governor of California and The Beatles owned the airwaves when Maj.
Chicken feathers could make cheap hydrogen store
NEED a cheap way to store hydrogen? Put chicken feathers in your tank. The unlikely material may one day compete with more high-tech solutions such as carbon nanotubes for storing hydrogen for fuel-cell-powered vehicles.
1 Million Swine Flu Cases in U.S.
June 25, 2009 -- Over 1 million Americans have had swine flu, the CDC estimates.
PTs Snag $210,000 in Doctoral Scholarships from Foundation for Physical Therapy
The Foundation for Physical Therapy, Alexandria, Va, board of trustees recently awarded a total of $210,000 in promotion of doctoral studies scholarships to 19 PTs.
Man slain in reported robbery try
An 18-year-old New Castle man was gunned down during an attempted robbery in the Christiana Village neighborhood in Christiana early Thursday.
Island Issues Swirl in Passionate Discussion with Author
June 25, 2009 -- A small but passionate group met at the University of Virgin Islands St.
Finding the 'Heart and Soul' of Sussex County
GEORGETOWN --Amidst the lush, green fields and tall, shady trees of central Sussex County, a group of dedicated business people, politicians and volunteers gathered to discuss things about the county they know, cherish and want to share with the rest of the world.
Feather fibers fluff up hydrogen storage capacity
Scientists in Delaware say they have developed a new hydrogen storage method -- carbonized chicken feather fibers -- that can hold vast amounts of hydrogen, a promising but difficult to corral fuel source, and do it at a far lower cost than other hydrogen storage systems under consideration.
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A look at Lehman's restructuring pros
Jeff Fitts and Jerry Pietroforte use their extensive real estate experience to help manage the investment bank's bankruptcy.
Help wanted: A new project for your home computer to help beat HIV, Alzheimer's and other conditions
The human brain benefits from taking breaks, but a computer can go strong all day.
Apple board must reveal truth behind Jobs transplant
Apple must disclose whether CEO Steve Jobs has had a liver transplant if he returns to work this month in the role of chief executive officer, corporate governance experts have said.
Donate your computer's idle time to find cure for HIV, Parkinson's, breast cancer
Washington, June 21 : Your computer can be put to good use even when its not in use, for now it's possible to donate the idle time to cutting-edge biomedical research aimed at finding a cure for HIV, Parkinson's, arthritis, and breast cancer.
Computer Idle? Now You Can Donate Its Time To Find A Cure For Major Diseases
Through the University of Delaware's "Docking@Home" project, led by Michela Taufer, assistant professor of computer and information sciences, and supported by the National Science Foundation, more than 6,000 volunteers worldwide are donating their computer's idle time to perform scientific calculations that will aid in creating new and improved ...