The-Hindu reports that the humble sea sponge could potentially advance stem cell research, according to scientists.
Led by Bernie Degnan, professor at the University of Queensland (UQ), the research team found sponges had stem cells remarkably similar to those currently being tested for use in regenerative medicine in humans.
Indian Express reports that for the first time, environmental violations along the coast may be tracked via satellite imagery.In a move which is likely to check the development of industries along the country’s coast, the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) is overturning the existing Coastal Management Zone (CMZ) draft notification, 2008, to improve monitoring of coastal zone violations.
EDF Energies Nouvelles and U.S. solar panel maker First Solar Inc said on Thursday they will build France’s largest solar panel manufacturing plant at an investment cost of 90 million euros ($128 million).
The plant will initially be able to produce panels with a total capacity of around 100 megawatts, enough to provide electricity to 50,000 homes per year.
Pune, India: The Yashwantrao Chavan Academy of Development Administration (Yashada) will map all the districts in the state using the Geographic Information System (GIS) technology. According to the director general of Yashada, V Ramani, the mapping of all districts would not only bring about transparency but also help in decentralised planning and better monitoring of all programmes. Ramani told DNA a pilot project has been already undertaken for preparing detailed GIS maps of Pune and Nandurbar districts. After completing the pilot project for the two districts, Yashada would undertake the same for the entire state, he said. The project would provide all the information of the district up to taluka level and a chronological data would also be made available through this project.”With the data to be made available easily, it will not be possible to make tall claims about achievements,” said the Yashada chief.
