WASHINGTON — A newly discovered type of oil-eating microbe is suddenly flourishing in the Gulf of Mexico. Scientists discovered the new microbe while studying the underwater dispersion of millions of gallons of oil spilled into the Gulf following the explosion of BP’s Deepwater Horizon drilling rig. And the microbe works without significantly depleting oxygen in the water, researchers led by Terry Hazen at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in Berkeley, Calif., reported Tuesday.
The area’s only composting operator is losing its lease because neighbors have complained about foul odors.
NEW YORK — Despite goading from “The Daily Show” host Jon Stewart, former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich declined Monday night to promise to testify if he is retried on corruption charges. Blagojevich appeared on Stewart’s TV show as part of a new media blitz after a mostly deadlocked jury convicted him on just one of 24 counts last week. He continued to proclaim his innocence.
TOKYO — Japanese electronics maker Toshiba Corp. said Tuesday it is developing technology for a 3-D television that won’t require special glasses. Company spokeswoman Yuko Sugahara confirmed such technology was in the works.
