Scientists in Kenya are now studying the link between growing genetically engineered cotton varieties and the growth of aphids, Standard Digital reported. Farmers prefer growing Bt cotton, as it wards of caterpillars and other ...
The combination of strong design competence and cutting-edge cellulose-based technologies can result in new commercially successful brands. The aim is for fibre from wood-based biomass to replace both cotton production, which burdens the ...
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Bader inspects organic cotton that he uses in his sleep sets.YUBA CITY, Calif. - In a showroom here filled with certified organic mattresses, each painstakingly produced by a veteran work force, true believer Walt Bader made the case for ...
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Today, Ericsson released the first edition of its Networked Society MENA City Index at the Networked Society Forum in Dubai, UAE. The report analyzes the levels of ICT-driven benefits created in 11 of the Middle East and North Africa ...
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The Bike Cooperative has added eBike suppluer Currie Technologies to its roster of brand partners. Effective immediately, members of The Bike Cooperative will earn additional rebates on all purchases of Currie e-bikes, including eFlow, ...
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Global competition is presenting companies with new challenges. They must be able to develop and launch products that meet local market needs. Factors such as regional market trends, national laws and different customer wishes often lead to ...
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The US Energy Department has announced an investment of US$16 million in seventeen projects to capture energy from waves, tides and currents in a sustainably and efficient way. The projects are intended to increase the power production ...
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Imagine your manager offered to eliminate much of the red tape, bureaucracy and distractions you encounter daily. Imagine eliminating the hours spent in meetings to discuss the need for more meetings. Imagine your manager were able to ...
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German telecommunication policy has contributed to the emergence of innovative services and new networks, while supporting the availability of fast internet access. However, at the same time, demand for high-speed connections has developed ...
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The Asia-Pacific region will continue to be the largest market in the world for Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) by 2020, thanks to the region’s improving living standards, cross-industry usage of PTA products and expanding ...
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Sometime soon you could be drinking your fruit smoothie from a plastic cup that started life as a pile of grass clippings. Moreover, these same kinds of cups also might end up as compost on your lawn. Scientists are working to reduce the ...
Simmons President Tony Smith gets comfortable on a new Simmons CURV bed, aimed at the Millennial market. LAS VEGAS — Simmons is throwing a CURV to Millennials to draw them into the memory foam category. The Simmons CURV line, ...
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Intel reported another drop in profits for the second quarter and narrowed its sales outlook for the full year, as the declining PC market continues to eat away at its business. Intel's profit for the quarter, ended June 29, was down 29 ...
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The slowdown in the PC market decisively caught up with Intel today following second quarter results in which revenues fell by 5.1 per cent compared to the same quarter in 2012. The company posted revenues of $12.8bn in the second quarter ...
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Canada's International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the Australian International Food Security Centre (AIFSC) have announced a 4-year, C$15m ($14.42m) research partnership to improve food security in Africa. The project, which ...
Tags: Food Security, Agriculture