UC Santa Cruz chemists have discovered a new way to produce biodiesel from waste oil that both simplifies the process and requires relatively mild heat. This discovery has the potential to make the ...

"If we, as a nation, can do that, that's enough biodiesel to replace the need for oil from a country such as Iraq," said Abdessadek Lachgar, a chemistry professor at the university and one of two ...

Generators have long played a vital role in modern life, providing a reliable source of power when the grid fails or simply isn't available. From music festivals like Glastonbury to construction sites ...

ALGONA, Iowa (AP) -- Work began on what officials said will be the biggest biodiesel plant in Iowa. A groundbreaking ceremony was held Tuesday at the site, near Algona in north-central Iowa. The plant ...