Tag: water
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Trevor Douglas, Indiana University – Hydrogen Biofuel
Driving has continued to be a source of pollution. Trevor Douglas, professor of chemistry at Indiana University, discusses an enzyme that may help us power our cars on water and sunlight. Trevor Douglas is the Earl Blough Professor of Chemistry in the IU Bloomington College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Chemistry. In his lab…
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David Rothery, The Open University – Water on Mars
Scientists haveĀ found evidence of liquid water on Mars. David Rothery,Ā Professor of Planetary Geosciences at The Open University, explains how this exciting discovery was made. In November 2013 I became Professor of Planetary Geosciences.Ā I was a Senior Lecturer in the Open University Department of Earth Sciences since 1994 (transferring to the Planetary & Space Sciences…
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Upmanu Lall, Columbia University – Futuristic Irrigation
We all need water! Upmanu Lall, professor of engineering at Columbia University, explores the future of irrigation. Upmanu Lall is director of the Columbia Water Center ,and theĀ Alan and Carol Silberstein Professor of Engineering at Columbia University. HeĀ has broad interests in hydrology, climate dynamics, water resource systems analysis, risk management and sustainability. He is motivated…
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Michael Strager, WVU – Protecting Water Resources
Water is among our most precious resources. Michael Strager,Ā associate professor in the Division of Resource Management, Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design at West Virginia University, is working to mitigate the negative consequences of dangerous chemical spills and protect water. Michael P. Strager is an associate professor in the Division of Resource Management,…