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NASA Announces Enviromentally Friendly Jet Fuel

drama writes "From the Press Release: 'Two years of collaboration between Stanford University, Palo Alto, Calif., and NASA's Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, Calif., have led to the development of a non-toxic, easily handled fuel made from a substance similar to what is used in common candles. The by-products of combustion of the new fuel are carbon dioxide and water; unlike conventional rocket fuel that produces aluminum oxide and acidic gasses, such as hydrogen chloride.' Or for pictures and more info, visit the site."

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  1. Gee... by E-Rock-23 · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    They can do it for jets, but not for regular automobiles? Oh, wait, I'm sorry. Things like BioDiesel would hurt Dubya and his Oil pumping buddies down in Texas. And who wants to bet that that fuel will only be available to the Militry right off the bat? I highly doubt a squadron of F117-A's are punching that nasty hole in the ozone...

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