Ecology

World Wetlands Day | Trina Solar unleashes solar power to safeguard human well-being

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Friday, February 2, 2024

The spotlight of Trina Solar's impactful initiatives is the transformation of the saline wetlands in Houzhen, Shandong province, once vulnerable and barren.

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  • The spotlight of Trina Solar's impactful initiatives is the transformation of the saline wetlands in Houzhen, Shandong province, once vulnerable and barren.
  • Houzhen's success serves as a precursor to Trina Solar's transforming the saline wetlands of Yangkou, less than 40 kilometers away.
  • In Haiyan Town, Guangdong province, Trina Solar supplied all modules in the first phase of the 100MW PV project.
  • Trina Solar, guided by its mission of "Solar Energy for All," remains unwavering in providing tailor-made smart energy solutions for large-scale applications like wetlands.

Texas Children's Hospital North Austin Campus Set to Open State-of-the-Art Facility

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Children's, the largest children's hospital in the United States which is consistently ranked as the best children's and women's hospital in Texas and among the top in the nation, held a ribbon cutting ceremony on February 1st to celebrate the upcoming grand opening of its new, North Austin hospital. Texas Children's Hospital North Austin Campus, a $485 million freestanding, state-of-the-art, top-tier hospital will commence inpatient services at its 365,000 square-foot campus on February 20, 2024. Outpatient services will be available on February 5, 2024. Located at 9835 North Lake Creek Parkway, Texas Children's Hospital North Austin Campus will deliver the most advanced children's and women's care to a city that is helping move the world forward.

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  • Texas Children's Hospital North Austin Campus, a $485 million freestanding, state-of-the-art, top-tier hospital will commence inpatient services at its 365,000 square-foot campus on February 20, 2024.
  • Located at 9835 North Lake Creek Parkway, Texas Children's Hospital North Austin Campus will deliver the most advanced children's and women's care to a city that is helping move the world forward.
  • With the opening of Texas Children's North Austin Campus, Texas Children's expands its hospital reach to four campuses, three of which are located in the Greater Houston area including the esteemed Texas Medical Center.
  • The opening of Texas Children's North Austin Campus will provide Austin families and surrounding communities with access to award-winning treatment closer to home.

Earth Charter International Announces Florida Conference at Rollins College: Reimagining Education for Ecological Civilizations

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica and JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Earth Charter International (ECI) is pleased to announce more in-depth information about its one-of-a-kind educational experience centered on "Reimagining Education for Ecological Civilizations." The international conference will convene on the beautiful, lakeside campus of Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida April 12-14.

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  • This three-day conference at the beautiful Rollins College campus in Winter Park, Florida builds on earlier Earth Charter Conferences focused on education for sustainability, global citizenship, and planetary well-being.
  • SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica and JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Earth Charter International (ECI) is pleased to announce more in-depth information about its one-of-a-kind educational experience centered on "Reimagining Education for Ecological Civilizations."
  • The international conference will convene on the beautiful, lakeside campus of Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida April 12-14.
  • Earth Charter International (ECI) coordinates a global network dedicated to promoting the Earth Charter, an ethical framework for sustainability, justice, and peace.

Mowilex establishes new Scientific Advisory Board to boost research efforts and foster innovation

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PT Mowilex Indonesia (Mowilex), a leading producer of premium paints and wood coatings, has formed a new Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) that will elevate the company's research, innovation and industry leadership capabilities. Acting in a non-legally binding advisory role, SAB members will enhance Mowilex research and development (R&D) efforts and reinforce the company's commitment to excellence. 

Key Points: 
  • The Scientific Advisory Board will help strengthen R&D efforts, provide strategic guidance, and position Mowilex at the forefront of emerging technologies and trends.
  • JAKARTA, Indonesia, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PT Mowilex Indonesia (Mowilex), a leading producer of premium paints and wood coatings, has formed a new Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) that will elevate the company's research, innovation and industry leadership capabilities.
  • Acting in a non-legally binding advisory role, SAB members will enhance Mowilex research and development (R&D) efforts and reinforce the company's commitment to excellence.
  • The Mowilex Scientific Advisory Board will welcome two renowned coatings industry professionals in January, with additional members expected in 2024.

Grassroots Carbon to provide Microsoft with soil carbon storage credits

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Grassroots Carbon, a leader in providing high-quality carbon removal credits, today announced an agreement to provide Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) with soil carbon drawdown credits.

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  • This agreement marks Microsoft's first purchase of atmospheric carbon removal credits in grasslands, supporting regenerative ranching practices
    SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Grassroots Carbon , a leader in providing high-quality carbon removal credits, today announced an agreement to provide Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) with soil carbon drawdown credits.
  • "Grassroots Carbon is thrilled Microsoft is including soil credits in their carbon removal strategy.
  • "Supporting high-quality soil carbon credit solutions is part of Microsoft's carbon removal strategy," said Phil Goodman, director, carbon removal portfolio, Microsoft.
  • Microsoft is excited to work with Grassroots Carbon to advance the soil carbon market through MRV innovations and the production of large data sets of soil carbon and ecological data."

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and San Diego State University Join Forces in Unprecedented Rattlesnake Research

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and San Diego State University (SDSU) are joining forces to usher in a new way of studying snakes. In a collaboration between San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and Rulon Clark, Ph.D., professor of biology at SDSU, biologists are tagging wild rattlesnakes with external transmitters and accelerometers. Previously, telemetry devices on snakes had to be surgically implanted—severely limiting this area of study. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and SDSU are among the first to use acceleration technology to study snakes.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and San Diego State University (SDSU) are joining forces to usher in a new way of studying snakes.
  • San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and SDSU are among the first to use acceleration technology to study snakes.
  • The research program focuses on red-diamond rattlesnakes in the biodiversity reserve at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.
  • "Beyond being incredibly fascinating and dynamic, red-diamond rattlesnakes are critical to the health of the ecosystem," said Jeff Lemm, conservation program specialist, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance.

Scienjoy's Highly Anticipated 2023 Annual Gala and Award Ceremony Showcases the Livestreaming Industry

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

BEIJING, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Scienjoy Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: SJ) ("Scienjoy" or the "Company"), an interactive entertainment leader in the Chinese market, today announced that the offline event of its 2023 Annual Gala and Award Ceremony (the "2023 Gala") has been held in Beijing today, marking Scienjoy's 8th consecutive year of holding the Annual Gala and Award Ceremony (the "Annual Gala").

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  • BEIJING, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Scienjoy Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: SJ) ("Scienjoy" or the "Company"), an interactive entertainment leader in the Chinese market, today announced that the offline event of its 2023 Annual Gala and Award Ceremony (the "2023 Gala") has been held in Beijing today, marking Scienjoy's 8th consecutive year of holding the Annual Gala and Award Ceremony (the "Annual Gala").
  • Recognized as a longstanding IP within the industry, the Annual Gala not only empowers its partners and broadcasters but also stands as a hallmark of recognition.
  • A total of 76 broadcasters and over 100 multi-channel networks ("MCN") have been received awards in this year's Annual Gala.
  • The Annual Gala serves as a platform to empower our partners in the livestreaming industry, engaging the platforms, broadcasters, and MCNs to participate in this influential event.

Mowilex establishes new Scientific Advisory Board to boost research efforts and foster innovation

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PT Mowilex Indonesia (Mowilex), a leading producer of premium paints and wood coatings, has formed a new Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) that will elevate the company's research, innovation and industry leadership capabilities. Acting in a non-legally binding advisory role, SAB members will enhance Mowilex research and development (R&D) efforts and reinforce the company's commitment to excellence. 

Key Points: 
  • The Scientific Advisory Board will help strengthen R&D efforts, provide strategic guidance, and position Mowilex at the forefront of emerging technologies and trends.
  • JAKARTA, Indonesia, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PT Mowilex Indonesia (Mowilex), a leading producer of premium paints and wood coatings, has formed a new Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) that will elevate the company's research, innovation and industry leadership capabilities.
  • Acting in a non-legally binding advisory role, SAB members will enhance Mowilex research and development (R&D) efforts and reinforce the company's commitment to excellence.
  • The Mowilex Scientific Advisory Board will welcome two renowned coatings industry professionals in January, with additional members expected in 2024.

QIAGEN announces partnership with Penn State University to advance microbiome sciences

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

Germantown, Maryland, and State College, Pennsylvania, Jan. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QIAGEN (NYSE: QGEN; Frankfurt Prime Standard: QIA) today announced a first-in-kind collaboration with Penn State University in the United States to create a shared research and education facility for the fast-developing microbiome sciences.

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  • Germantown, Maryland, and State College, Pennsylvania, Jan. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QIAGEN (NYSE: QGEN; Frankfurt Prime Standard: QIA) today announced a first-in-kind collaboration with Penn State University in the United States to create a shared research and education facility for the fast-developing microbiome sciences.
  • In doing so, this new partnership will provide QIAGEN with a site to support the development of new products as a testing center.
  • This includes an internship program for graduate students from Penn State at QIAGEN laboratories at the European operational headquarters in Hilden, Germany, and helps them prepare for careers in the biotechnology industry.
  • “Additionally, it will foster relationships with the microbiome research community and enable us to better develop new products for microbiome research based on direct customer feedback.”
    Seth Bordenstein, Director of the One Health Microbiome Center, Professor of Biology and Entomology, and Huck Endowed Chair in the Microbiome Sciences, at Penn State said: “The ‘One Health’ vision shared by QIAGEN and Penn State University is critical for microbiome research.

UXUY releases 「Crypto Equity Manifesto II - Lightning Launchpad」, Calling for the Removal of Ponzi Models in new asset issuance

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

And published the UXUY Crypto Equity Manifesto II on the official blog, explaining the importance of crypto equity when issuing new assets based on Launchpad.

Key Points: 
  • And published the UXUY Crypto Equity Manifesto II on the official blog, explaining the importance of crypto equity when issuing new assets based on Launchpad.
  • UXUY Lightning Launchpad takes advantage of the lightning network's high efficiency and low gas and relies on the Lightning Network Invoice random number to ensure that the Launchpad process is transparent.
  • UXUY Lightning Launchpad is exploring a new model that is equal, transparent, and based on the native consensus of the Bitcoin Lightning Network.
  • With the UXUY Lightning Launchpad, we introduce a solution based on the Bitcoin Lightning Network.