Will artificial photosynthesis power the world?

Water from one drink bottle could provide enough energy for an entire household in the developing world if on MIT chemist has his way.

Scientific American Observations

“We emulated photosynthesis for large-scale storage of solar energy,” says MIT chemist, Dan Nocera

Nanosilver can cause toxicity in fish

Nanosilver, used as a bactericidal agent, was suspended in solution and found to be toxic, sometimes lethal, to minnows, a Purdue University study showed.

Purdue University news

Reference

Research was published in Ecotoxicology March 2010

Farmers, exporters warn GM animals could damage ‘brand NZ’

New Zealand farmers and exporters told Agresearch that their plans to put human genes into goats, sheep and cows may harm exports if there were further research trials.

New Zealand Herald: Wed 3 March