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Research Team to Search Tropical Sea Creatures for Molecules to be Used in Biofuels and Drugs

OHSU will lead an NIH-funded project to explore the biodiversity of Philippine marine mollusks and associated microbes that offer clues to potential central nervous system, cancer and antimicrobial drugs as well as enzymes for biofuels production

7 Oct 2008

Bleak Future for Caspian Seals Facing Extinction

One of the smallest seals – the Caspian - has joined a growing list of mammal species in danger of extinction

6 Oct 2008

New Project is a Pioneer Sustainable Development for Dubai

In a move that reflects the growing tide of environmental awareness around the world, leading regional developer, Tameer Holding, has announced the launch of its new, LEED-certified sustainable project in the heart of the Arjan district in Dubailand

6 Oct 2008

HiPER Project May Lead to Nuclear Fusion Solving the Power Problems of the World

A new international research project which could one day lead to a new source of safe, abundant clean energy for Earth was launched today by scientists, engineers and Ministers from across Europe

6 Oct 2008

Land, Sea and Air Measurements at Southeastern Pacific Climate Study to Improve Climate Change Modelling

During October and November 2008, some 150 scientists from 40 institutions in eight nations will take part in an international field experiment designed to make observations of critical components of the climate system of the southeastern Pacific

6 Oct 2008

Retail Sustainability Standard Launched for Europe

The first ever pan-European sustainability standard for retail property developments has been launched by BRE Global

6 Oct 2008

Nitrogen Fertilizer For Off Season Crops Has Biomass Benefits and Gains for Cash Crops

Recent study results have shown have shown that using nitrogen fertilizer on off-season cover crops can not only increase the biomass of these crops, but can also have a beneficial effect on the nitrogen levels in the soil for the cash crop planted during the summer season. The results could significantly aid in preventing soil erosion in vulnerable agricultural regions

3 Oct 2008