Audio
Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: Probing Poop for Cellulose Chomping Microbes

9th - 10th
Bugs found in herbivore guts can break down woody plant material for use in biofuel production.
Audio
Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: Algae Power

9th - 10th
With growing interest in alternative fuels, we'll check in on efforts to create truly green sources of energy, fuel from algae. [20:19]
Audio
Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: Ethanol Power to the People

9th - 10th
Ira talks with ethanol biofuel advocate David Blume about common misconceptions about the use of ethanol for fuel, and about Blume's vision for decentralized, community supported ethanol production in the US. [17 mins. 49]
Instructional Video
California Academy of Sciences

California Academy of Sciences: The Future of Biofuels

3rd - 8th
The future of biofuel technologies needs to take a whole-picture approach. [3:23]