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- Oil-eating microbe found in the Gulf of Mexico
- Federal Aviation Administration proposes US$24.2m fine against American Airlines
- Airliner crashes in China, 42 killed
| Oil-eating microbe found in the Gulf of Mexico Posted: Saturday, August 28, 2010 A group of researchers led by Terry Hazen, a senior ecologist at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, have discovered a new species of microorganism. Hazen's team started research in May this year. Their findings were based on more than 200 samples collected from 17 deep-water sites in the Gulf of Mexico between May 25 and June 2. The new species is distinctive for its oil-consuming activity in a wide range of conditions, and is playing a role in depletion of oil spills in the area. Scientists had been puzzled by the disappearance of oil in the aftermath of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Detailed maps were made on how the spilled oil went underwater and how far it was spread; however, some of it seemed to have disappeared. More... |
| Federal Aviation Administration proposes US$24.2m fine against American Airlines Posted: Friday, August 27, 2010 The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced Thursday that it planned to to fine American Airlines a record US$24.2 million for flying thousands of flights that had dangerous wiring. The fine far outstrips previous penalties, and stems from the carrier's failure to properly maintain and inspect wires bundled on McDonnell Douglas MD-80 airplane wheel wells. The FAA says that American Airlines flew 286 of the airplanes 14,278 times without upgrading the wiring which could, if sparked, ignite the nearby fuel tanks and explode the plane. "We put rules and regulations in place to keep the flying public safe. We expect operators to perform inspections and conduct regular and required maintenance in order to prevent safety issues. There can be no compromises when it comes to safety," U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said after the fine announcement was made. More... |
| Airliner crashes in China, 42 killed Posted: Friday, August 27, 2010 42 people have died in the crash of an airplane that was flying to Yichun in the province of Heilongjiang, north-eastern China, on Tuesday. 54 people, including the captain, survived the crash. Chinese government news agency Xinhua reported that the Embraer 190 jet missed the runway during landing, was damaged and caught fire. The aircraft had taken off in Harbin. The reason for the crash is not yet clear. However, at the time of the accident, reports indicate that the Yichun Lindu Airport was engulfed in thick fog, though the local weather bureau contradicts this. A surviving passenger reported that the aircraft began to burn well before it came to rest. Many people then rushed to the front, instead of taking the emergency exits. The heavy smoke generated by the fire made breathing difficult. Xinhua reported that government investigators recovered two 'black box' flight recorders on Wednesday. More... |
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