Germany's BioNTech revises its vaccine factory network plans in Africa.

BioNTech SE is revising plans to construct a manufacturing network of vaccine plants in three countries in Africa, just over a year after breaking ground on the first facility in Rwanda.

According to people familiar with the project who requested anonymity to discuss confidential inform...

With FDA green light, fecal transplants can now use first tablet

The first pill containing beneficial bacteria isolated from human feces has been approved by health regulators in the United States as a safer alternative to invasive fecal transplants. Some medical specialists have been using stool-based procedures to help difficult-to-treat patients for over a ...

Hoping for better times, Germany shuts down its nuclear power plants.

A law passed in 2002 mandated the eventual elimination of the emission-free power source, and the Fukushima accident in 2011 sealed the deal. Starting at 10 p.m. on Saturday, the Isar-2 nuclear facility near Munich will begin gradually reducing its power output by 10 MW/min.  After 45 minute...

Organ Transplants In US

According to the results of a confidential study that were obtained by The Washington Post, the nonprofit organisation in the United States that is responsible for running the organ transplant network is rumoured to make use of antiquated technology and has never been subjected to a comprehensive...

Rare subalpine plants have survived Australia's bushfires, according to a search

It's a tremendous relief after fears that the destructive 2019/20 bushfires would wipe out several species in portions of the ACT's Namadgi National Park, NSW's Kosciuszko National Park, and Victoria's Alpine National Park.

After such a close call, the Survive and Thrive...

Subsidiaries of Westlake Chemical Corporation have agreed to reduce harmful air pollution at three chemical plants in the United States

Westlake Chemical Corporation's five subsidiaries — Westlake Chemical OpCo LP, Westlake Petrochemicals LLC, Westlake Polymers LLC, Westlake Styrene LLC, and Westlake Vinyls, Inc. — have agreed to spend $110 million on upgrades and compliance measures to resolve allegations that th...

Masdar, based in the United Arab Emirates, has signed deals to create green hydrogen plants in Egypt

Masdar, the UAE's clean energy company, and Hassan Allam Utilities, the investment and development arm of Hassan Allam Holding Group, have signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Egyptian state-backed organisations to collaborate on the development of green hydrogen production pla...

Researchers discover that wetland plants can filter PFAS pollutants

A common wetland plant native to Australia has been discovered by researchers to be capable of removing hazardous "forever compounds" from the surrounding environment.

A team of Chinese and Australian researchers discovered that Juncus sarophorus, a wetland plant also known as...

Global Corneal Implants Market to Grow at 6.8% during 2021 - 2029

Penetrating Keratoplasty (PK) to Held the Largest Market Share in 2020

According to Absolute Markets Insights report, penetrating keratoplasty (PK) accounted for the higher market share in 2020 and is expected to maintain its dominance over the forecast period (2021-20...

Australia Using Human Urine as Fertilizer

Australia is set to try the use of human urine as a fertilizer for plants in public city parks. The Australian government is investing in a four-year project that will see different toilet designs in lawns and parks. These toilets will be installed with urine separation technology that traps the ...

Global Next Generation Implants Market to Grow at 6.2% CAGR during 2021 - 2029

The next generation implants market was valued at USD 3374.41 Mn in 2020 growing at a CAGR of 6.2% from 2021 to 2029

Extensive information on the following pointers will be covered in the 420+ Pages Research study:

• Global Market size and forecast value...

Elawan Energy chooses Gonvarri Solar Steel as supplier for 1,000 solar trackers for 9 photovoltaic plants totaling 440MW

• These solar trackers will be located in 9 plants that are under construction and will come into operation in 2022.
• They will generate 880 GWh of photovoltaic electricity, enough to cover the consumption of the city of Albacete for more than three years.

Researchers use plant roots as energy storage devices

In the search of new ways to store energy, researchers have stumbled upon a readily available energy source which is more sustainable. After hydro and coal now there has been a hunt for new energy source.

Highlights

• Plants conduct electricity...

According to Elon Musk new semiconductor plants will end global auto chip shortage

Highlights

•  Elon Musk believes semiconductor chips will not last long
• Musk thanked Elkann for his support during tough times

Elon Musk said, the global shortage of semiconductor chips in the auto industry is short lived because ...

Global Ocular Implants Market is expected to grow at CAGR 5.5% by 2029

Ocular implants are small devices that are designed to be inserted into the eye and the same delivers a drug locally over an extended period. These implants are rapidly gaining ground as a treatment option as patients continue to seek out convenient, less invasive treatments; the demand for these...

WOMEN IN NEW ZEALAND CONVICTED FOR SMUGGLING 

HIGHLIGHTS

• A lady has been condemned in New Zealand after being discovered attempting to smuggle almost 1,000 cacti and succulents that she lashed to her body

Wenqing Li, known as Wendy, conceded at the Manukau region court to charges under two...

HANKOOK TIRE & TECHNOLOGY PRODUCES TIRES FOR ILLUSTRIOUS AUDI RS MODELS

• Hankook Tire & Technology Co., the world's seventh-largest tiremaker by sales, said Wednesday it has been producing tires for Audi RS models this year.
• Hankook Tire has provided  the high-performance Ventus S1 evo 3 and Winter i*cept evo2 tires for Audi's RS 7 ...

BILL GATES RUBBISHES CONSPIRACY THEORY ABOUT HIS INTENT TO IMPLANT CHIPS ALONG WITH COVID VACCINE

Highlights: 

• The conspiracy theory around Bill Gates is “ironic” according to Gates
• Gates has no idea where that theory even generated from 

Conspiracy theories have a way of becoming popular and one that has been doing the roun...

KIA MOTORS CONTINUES DOMESTIC SHUTDOWN OF ITS PLANTS

Highlights –

• Kia Motors has extended the domestic shutdown of its production plants.
• The shutdown comes due to slow global demand over the rising pandemic.
• The company has decided to shut its No.2 line in Gwangju for two weeks.
...

GE POWER DELIVERS VSDS, E-HOUSE SUCCESSFULLY TO SHELL’S PETROCHEMICAL PLANT

Highlights:

• GE Power, one of the world leaders in power generation- has successfully delivered an e-house and VSDS to the petrochemical plant controlled by Shell Nederland Chemie B.V.
• GE’s VSDS encompasses high-speed induction motor and variable...