Deepwater Horizon
Newfound gene may help bacteria survive in extreme environments
July 26, 2012
Resulting microbial lipids may also signify oxygen dips in Earth’s history.
Also labeled: Bacteria, Geology, Oil spill, Biomarkers, Earth and atmospheric sciences, Methane, Paleobiology
New method to prevent undersea ice clogs
April 12, 2012
Surface coatings developed by MIT researchers could inhibit buildup of methane hydrates that can block deep-sea oil and gas wells.
Forecasting pipe fractures
August 15, 2011
MIT simulation accurately reconstructs pipe fractures formed in the 2010 Deepwater Horizon accident.
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