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Joseph Then's Articles in Science

  • The Beauty Of Solar Ovens
    It took years of research before the solar oven was eventually introduced to the world. It is low-cost, it is long-lasting and it is highly efficient. The solar oven was designed to stand almost any weather condition and it is also energy efficient.
  • Solar Energy - The Alternative Source of Energy
    The fact is that the cost of energy keeps rising, and alone is forcing people to look the other direction for cheaper alternatives to energy.
  • Biodiesel as an Alternative Fuel
    Biodiesel fuel is a fuel made from the oil of certain oilseed crops such as soybean, canola, palm kernel, coconut, sunflower, safflower, corn and a hundreds of other oil producing crops. The oil is extracted by the use of a press. The oil is then mixed in specific proportions with other agents which causes a chemical reaction. The results of this reaction are two products, biodiesel and soap.
  • Make Your Own Biodiesel Fuel
    Wouldn't you love to go into your garage and whip up a batch of fuel for your car? Think of the money you would save if you could make fuel for your car from a product found in your garden?
  • Beating the High Price of Gasoline with Biodiesel
    With the price of traditional fuel rising faster everyday, people everywhere are looking for alternatives. Electric cars were once touted as the way to save the environment and beat the cost of gasoline, but they are so expensive that very few people can afford to save money by purchasing one.
  • Biodiesel and You
    The idea of using an all natural biodegradable fuel source may seem a bit too science fiction or Hollywood for the average person.
  • Making Biodiesel at Home
    It is easy to make your own fuel at home. You need a few simple supplies, all of which are readily available at your hardware stores. Gather up 1 liter of vegetable oil, antifreeze, and lye.
  • Making Biodiesel For Fun and Savings
    All of us have a little chemist in us that likes to come out and play. Experimenting with different concoctions is part of what makes cooking so much fun, but can you imagine a chemistry experiment that could end up saving you thousands of dollars on your gasoline bills?
  • What is Biodiesel?
    Biodiesel is the fuel of the future, available today. This clean burning fuel alternative is produced from domestic resources, such as soybeans, that are entirely renewable.
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