Category Archives: BIODIVERSITY

Map-based India Biodiversity Portal launched

Posted on December 23, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

The India Biodiversity Portal (indiabiodiversity.org), a citizen’s initiative for conservation of biodiversity information, was launched in Bngalore  by the chairman of the National Knowledge Commission (NKC), Sam Pitroda. It is a portal for research, education, sustainable use and conservation of … Continue reading →

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Renewable Energy Can Provide Economic Stimulus

Posted on December 20, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

Renewable energy production can provide long-term economic growth and thousands of new green jobs for the United States, while helping to reduce reliance on oil and cut greenhouse gas emissions. The Biotechnology Industry Organization today called on Congress to include … Continue reading →

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Key Molecule for Life Found in Our Galaxy

Posted on November 28, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

A sugar molecule linked to the origin of life was discovered in a potentially habitable region of our galaxy. The molecule, called glycolaldehyde, was spotted in a large star-forming area of space around 26,000 light-years from Earth in the less-chaotic … Continue reading →

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Australian rescuers save 11 whales after mass stranding

Posted on November 23, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

Australian wildlife rescuers on Sunday said they successfully returned a small number of pilot whales to the ocean after a mass stranding in Tasmania. Chris Arthur, who coordinated the rescue effort, said 11 of the 64 animals found stranded on … Continue reading →

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