Monday, June 28th, 2010
L’MONDE FRANCE – Mao have spoken of a “leap forward”. With good reason. China has propelled himself to second place in the “Top 500″rankings of the most powerful supercomputers on the planet, updated every six months. A performance that reflects the very rapid strengthening of its potential for scientific and technological innovation. Read More
Monday, June 28th, 2010
DEUTSCHE WELLE – The Leibniz Institute for Marine Sciences at Kiel University is getting logistical support from Greenpeace, as an unusual joint expedition looks to fill a gap in our knowledge of the Arctic and its ocean ecosystems. Read More
Monday, June 28th, 2010
INDIAN EXPRESS – “Considering the increasing traffic in the cities, intelligent transportation systems is the need of the hour. We have found out there is a need to implement ITS in at least 200 cities and towns across India. Traffic monitoring, management and enforcement are becoming keywords for both traffic and city planners.There is an
Monday, June 28th, 2010
TRENCHLESS TECHNOLOGY – Veolia Water will acquire a controlling (58 percent) stake in Sofiyska Voda, the company operating water supply and treatment services for the City of Sofia, Bulgaria, which serves 1.3 million inhabitants. Coming after successful developments in Central Europe around major capitals such as Berlin, Prague and Bucharest, this process will further Veolia’s
Sunday, June 27th, 2010
GFZ POTSDAM – The Environmental Mapping and Analysis Program (EnMAP) is a German hyperspectral mission, scheduled for launch in 2012. The primary goal of EnMAP is to offer accurate, diagnostic information on the state and evolution of terrestrial ecosystems on a timely and frequent basis, and to allow for a detailed analysis of surface parameters
Sunday, June 27th, 2010
NOVINTE BULGARIA – Bulgaria has joined formally EUREKA, a Europe-wide network for market-oriented industrialresearch and development and innovations, becoming its 40th member. The agreement for accession to EUREKA was signed on Friday in Berlin, Germany, by Bulgaria’s Deputy Minister of Economy, Energy, and Tourism, Evgeni Angelov, and Germany’s Federal Minister of Education and Research, Annette Schavan. Read More
Saturday, June 26th, 2010
INDEPENDENT UK – A utility firm hit by north-west England’s driest start to the year since 1929 wants to take more water from lakes and rivers. The Environment Agency (EA) said United Utilities, which supplies water to the area, will apply for a drought permit tomorrow after many reservoirs dropped to under half of
Saturday, June 26th, 2010
ARAB NEWS – The award was given by the Secretariat for Economic and Social Affairs, an affiliate of the UN. The prize is the highest recognition of e-services. The KSU, which was founded by King Saud in 1957, is the first Saudi university to achieve this distinction, SPA said. Read More
Saturday, June 26th, 2010
NATIONAL UAE – Qatar yesterday became the 147th and newest member of the International Renewable Energy Agency, with more countries expected to sign up.In the opulent surroundings of the capital’s Fairmont Bab Al Bahr hotel, Dr Mohammed Saleh al Sada, the minister of state for energy and industry affairs, signed the Irena statute on behalf
Saturday, June 26th, 2010
L’EXPRESS FRANCE – The Commission has postponed consideration of the proposed carbon tax … better to bury it? The reaction of Chantal Jouanno, Secretary of State for Ecology. Read More
