Pacific Ocean

PrognomiQ's Latest Research Demonstrates the Potential of its Multi-omics Liquid Biopsy Platform in Early-Stage Detection of Lung Cancer

Retrieved on: 
Monday, January 8, 2024

SAN MATEO, Calif., Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PrognomiQ – a healthcare company focused on harnessing the power of multi-omics data to transform the early detection, treatment selection and recurrence monitoring of cancer and other complex diseases – today announced promising results from the largest, deep multi-omics study conducted to date. The study, published online in medRxiv, focused on subjects at risk for lung cancer, demonstrating the power of multi-omics to deliver both high sensitivity and high specificity in the detection of early-stage lung cancer.

Key Points: 
  • The study, published online in medRxiv , focused on subjects at risk for lung cancer, demonstrating the power of multi-omics to deliver both high sensitivity and high specificity in the detection of early-stage lung cancer.
  • These encouraging data stem from a 2,513-subject case-control study which analyzed the molecular differences between the peripheral blood plasma of lung cancer subjects and non-cancer controls, many of whom were at high-risk for lung cancer.
  • Given the focus on high-risk populations in this study, the team focused on prioritizing high sensitivity, particularly for early-stage cancer.
  • These findings add to the body of research previously presented in 2023 on lung cancer detection at both the American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) and the World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC), and on pancreatic cancer detection at the American Association of Cancer Research (AACR) annual conferences.

How drinking sustainable wine can help vineyards and the planet

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, January 3, 2024

The wine industry has faced criticism over its environmental, economic and social sustainability more generally.

Key Points: 
  • The wine industry has faced criticism over its environmental, economic and social sustainability more generally.
  • which have the greatest potential to drive much needed systemic change to improve sustainability across the wine industry.

Bottling grapes

  • Conventional wine production is not inherently sustainable, degrading land, water and air while reinforcing social injustices and inequity.
  • Less visible are the social injustices experienced by many of the critical migrant workers employed during the grape harvest.
  • In the 2023 harvest, two human trafficking investigations were launched in Champagne.

Growing actions

  • Both small and large producers in the U.S., France, and New Zealand are using lighter bottles to reduce their environmental impact and save money.
  • Alternatives to glass bottles with lower carbon footprints do exist, including bottles made from polyethylene terephthalate (PET), paper bottles, boxed wine, wine on tap and aluminium cans.
  • Unfortunately, customers can be hesitant to buy wine in these alternative formats, perceiving it to be of lower quality.
  • Most wine producers employ more conventional grape growing methods, which in many cases are being adapted to create more sustainable practices.

Encouraging sustainability

  • However, these efforts to improve sustainability have been uneven and inconsistent, confusing consumers wanting to make an informed decision when purchasing wine.
  • Consumers seek easy ways to identify sustainable wine, such as clear visual cues on labels and trustworthy sustainability certifications.


The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

Ault Alliance, Inc. Announces Adjournment of Its Annual Meeting of Stockholders

Retrieved on: 
Friday, December 29, 2023

Ault Alliance, Inc. (NYSE American: AULT), a diversified holding company (“Ault Alliance,” or the “Company”), today announced the adjournment of the Company’s 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Meeting”), which was scheduled to be held at 9:00 a.m. (Pacific Time) on December 29, 2023 but has been postponed due to the absence of quorum to conduct business.

Key Points: 
  • Ault Alliance, Inc. (NYSE American: AULT), a diversified holding company (“Ault Alliance,” or the “Company”), today announced the adjournment of the Company’s 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Meeting”), which was scheduled to be held at 9:00 a.m. (Pacific Time) on December 29, 2023 but has been postponed due to the absence of quorum to conduct business.
  • To access the virtual meeting please click the Virtual Shareholder Meeting link: http://www.meetnow.global/MXV24TS .
  • Further information regarding this change to the location, time and date of the Meeting can be found in the Notice of Change of Location, Time and Date of Annual Meeting of Stockholders filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 29, 2023.
  • If you did not vote at all with respect to any such proposal, we urge you to vote your shares in favor of all the proposals.

Greenbriar Announces USD $3 Million Convertible Debenture

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, November 30, 2023

Phoenix, Arizona--(Newsfile Corp. - November 30, 2023) - Greenbriar Sustainable Living Inc. (TSXV: GRB) (OTC Pink: GEBRF) ("Greenbriar" or the "Company") is pleased to announce it has received USD $3.0 million in the form of a three-year convertible debenture from a family office in Arizona as bridge to the upcoming USD $ 40 million construction facility.

Key Points: 
  • Phoenix, Arizona--(Newsfile Corp. - November 30, 2023) - Greenbriar Sustainable Living Inc. (TSXV: GRB) (OTC Pink: GEBRF) ("Greenbriar" or the "Company") is pleased to announce it has received USD $3.0 million in the form of a three-year convertible debenture from a family office in Arizona as bridge to the upcoming USD $ 40 million construction facility.
  • Subject to TSXV approval, Greenbriar will issue USD $3.0 million in convertible debentures (the "Debenture") to investors within a family office (the "Debenture Holders").
  • The Company expects to use the gross proceeds from the Debentures as a bridge to the USD $40 million construction loan.
  • Since inception, Greenbriar has demonstrated its ability to successfully make and develop accretive acquisitions resulting in year-over-year asset growth.

The Ohana, Hawaii's Luxury Rehab, Announces New Support Programs for Addiction Patients and Their Families

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, December 21, 2023

Both services align with the luxury drug rehab's commitment to empowering its clients with the latest in addiction treatments and recovery support techniques.

Key Points: 
  • Both services align with the luxury drug rehab's commitment to empowering its clients with the latest in addiction treatments and recovery support techniques.
  • The Ohana is a luxury drug and alcohol rehab in beautiful Hawaii.
  • Additionally, The Ohana has launched a program to provide education and therapy to the families of its clients.
  • The facility's staff understands that while the recovery journey centers on the patient, their loved ones require vital support as well.

VEON’s Mobilink Bank Participates in COP28, Emphasizes the Role of Gender Inclusivity in Climate Finance

Retrieved on: 
Monday, December 11, 2023

Mobilink Bank’s Chief Operating Officer Haaris Mahmood Chaudhary spoke at a panel on gender equality and gender-responsive finance to combat climate change in Pakistan.

Key Points: 
  • Mobilink Bank’s Chief Operating Officer Haaris Mahmood Chaudhary spoke at a panel on gender equality and gender-responsive finance to combat climate change in Pakistan.
  • Mobilink Bank, Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank with over 45 million registered users, is among the first adopters of climate finance in Pakistan.
  • Mobilink Bank has invested over PKR1.6 billion ($5.6 million) in green financing, primarily focusing on loans for solar applications in agriculture to promote renewable energy.
  • “It is often the most disadvantaged parts of the society that bear the brunt of disasters, including climate change.

Sisecam Celebrates its 88th Year Anniversary

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, November 29, 2023

ISTANBUL, Turkey, Nov. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sisecam, a global player in the fields of glass and chemicals, is celebrating its 88th year anniversary.

Key Points: 
  • ISTANBUL, Turkey, Nov. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sisecam, a global player in the fields of glass and chemicals, is celebrating its 88th year anniversary.
  • Currently, Sisecam ranks among the world’s top two manufacturers of glassware and the top five producers of glass packaging and flat glass.
  • Sisecam is one of the two largest soda producers in the world and the world leader in chromium chemicals.
  • Sisecam continues its efforts with a net zero carbon vision for 2050 while keeping sustainability at the heart of its operations.

Kratos Supports Successful US Navy and MDA Intercept Test Against Multiple Ballistic Missile and Anti-Ship Cruise Missile Targets

Retrieved on: 
Monday, November 27, 2023

The successful test demonstrated the capability of a ballistic missile defense-configured Aegis ship to detect, track, engage and execute intercepts of two SRBM targets while concurrently demonstrating an Anti-Air Warfare (AAW) engagement of two subsonic anti-ship cruise missile drone targets.

Key Points: 
  • The successful test demonstrated the capability of a ballistic missile defense-configured Aegis ship to detect, track, engage and execute intercepts of two SRBM targets while concurrently demonstrating an Anti-Air Warfare (AAW) engagement of two subsonic anti-ship cruise missile drone targets.
  • Both ARAV target systems, which have a long-standing, successful, flight-demonstrated heritage on test and intercept missions for the U.S. Navy and MDA, executed nominal trajectories while meeting target requirements.
  • FTM-48, which was one of our largest recent mission campaigns, is just the latest example of this successful partnership,” said Dave Carter, President of Kratos Rocket Systems Division.
  • Kratos is a leading provider of products, solutions, and services supporting ballistic missile defense for Aegis Weapon System, hypersonic testing, atmospheric science research and technology maturation.

ALLETE, Grid United sign development agreements for advancing new HVDC transmission line in North Dakota and Montana

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, December 21, 2023

ALLETE, Inc. (NYSE:ALE) and North Plains Connector LLC, a subsidiary of Grid United LLC, this week signed development agreements for the North Plains Connector project, a new, approximately 400-mile high-voltage direct-current (HVDC) transmission line from central North Dakota to Colstrip, Montana.

Key Points: 
  • ALLETE, Inc. (NYSE:ALE) and North Plains Connector LLC, a subsidiary of Grid United LLC, this week signed development agreements for the North Plains Connector project, a new, approximately 400-mile high-voltage direct-current (HVDC) transmission line from central North Dakota to Colstrip, Montana.
  • The agreements outline each company’s roles and responsibilities as development of the North Plains Connector accelerates.
  • ALLETE and Grid United had previously signed a memorandum of understanding in January 2023 to explore development opportunities for the North Plains Connector.
  • Connecting the North Dakota and Montana grids will help mitigate the impact of extreme weather events and accommodate the growing demand for electricity.

San Francisco City Guides Launches New, Free Climate Change Tour at San Francisco's Crissy Field

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, December 27, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- San Francisco City Guides today announced the launch of its new, free Climate Change Walking Tour at San Francisco's Crissy Field on San Francisco Bay. Visitors and locals can embark on an enlightening walking tour that explores the profound impacts of climate change against the breathtaking backdrop of panoramic views, showcasing the beautiful San Francisco Bay and San Francisco's iconic Golden Gate Bridge.

Key Points: 
  • Walking Tour Showcases 180-Degree Views of Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Bay
    SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- San Francisco City Guides today announced the launch of its new, free Climate Change Walking Tour at San Francisco's Crissy Field on San Francisco Bay.
  • Guided by knowledgeable San Francisco City Guides volunteers, this thought-provoking tour invites participants to engage in a meaningful dialogue about the imminent threats posed by climate change and rising sea levels of San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
  • As a non-profit organization committed to preserving and perpetuating the rich history and folklore of San Francisco, San Francisco City Guides, in collaboration with its primary sponsor, the San Francisco Public Library, offers all tours free of charge.
  • For detailed information about the free tour, the tour schedule and to secure a reservation, please visit the official tour page: Climate Change at Crissy Field Tour.