- The Nucleus .The cell nucleus not only houses the genetic material of an organism, but also undergoes dramatic transformations during each cell cycle. Science and its online companion Signal Transduction Knowledge Environment (STKE) explore the organization and dynamics of the cell nucleus, which not only houses the genetic material of an organism, but also undergoes dramatic physical transformations during each cell cycle.
The Cell Nucleus
Venus Express
Venus Express is the first dedicated mission to Venus in over a decade. It arrived at Venus on 11 April 2006 and since arrival its suite of instruments has been collecting data on the atmosphere and magnetosphere. This focus published by Nature describe the results obtained so far.
Cancer Genomics
This collection highlights some of the recent studies published in Nature that are shedding light on the mechanisms by which cancer genes function and are informing therapeutic choices. The collection, produced by Nature with the support of GlaxoSmithKline Oncology, can be accessed free online or request a free print copy
Peer to Patent
Peer-to-Patent opens the patent examination process to public participation for the first time. Become part of this historic pilot program. Help the USPTO find the information relevant to assessing the claims of pending patent applications. Become a community reviewer and improve the quality of patents.
Implementing Social Performance
While most MFIs report on their financial performance, few report on their social performance as they feel that social performance is too vague and difficult to report on. Now the Social Performance Task Force has developed a common reporting framework that will help. The framework is a set of indicators that institutions with a social mandate can use to report on their social performance.
Learn about the social performance movement and concrete tools for reporting on social performance in CGAP's latest Focus Note, Beyond Good Intentions: Measuring the Social Performance of Microfinance Institutions
Learn about the social performance movement and concrete tools for reporting on social performance in CGAP's latest Focus Note, Beyond Good Intentions: Measuring the Social Performance of Microfinance Institutions
Doing Business with the World – The New Role of Corporate Leadership in Global Development
Poverty remains the main challenge facing the countries that will be the home of 85% of the world's population in the decades to come. Some 2.7 billion people worldwide continue to subsist on less than US$2 per day. The challenge facing the global community is to eradicate extreme poverty and to foster economic development that benefits all while preserving natural habitats and biodiversity. Business is a core human activity, and it will be instrumental in bringing about sustainable development.
This new publication ( 3.2 MB) by the WBCSD Development Focus Area shows how companies can contribute to global sustainable development through their core businesses in a way that is profitable for the companies and good for development. It offers a business perspective on key challenges and opportunities for the development of poor countries, as well as key messages for companies and governments on how to promote sustainable business solutions that benefit the poor and the societies and environments in which they live.
The issues selected are not exhaustive, but they reflect both traditional areas for development actors and business. The issues are Ecosystems, Education and Training, Energy, Enterprise Development, Financial Flows, Governance, Health, Mobility, Trade, and Water.
This new publication ( 3.2 MB) by the WBCSD Development Focus Area shows how companies can contribute to global sustainable development through their core businesses in a way that is profitable for the companies and good for development. It offers a business perspective on key challenges and opportunities for the development of poor countries, as well as key messages for companies and governments on how to promote sustainable business solutions that benefit the poor and the societies and environments in which they live.
The issues selected are not exhaustive, but they reflect both traditional areas for development actors and business. The issues are Ecosystems, Education and Training, Energy, Enterprise Development, Financial Flows, Governance, Health, Mobility, Trade, and Water.
Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy Seeking Entries
The Ashden Awards -- annual honors for inspirational and innovative local sustainable energy projects from Asia, Africa and Latin America -- are looking for nominees for the 2008 awards. The projects recognized by the Ashdons help spread renewable energy generation and energy efficiency in the developing world, using technologies that are appropriate to challenging settings like poor rural communities: small but scalable, based on local needs and often on locally available techniques and resources.
ReGeneration: International Green Computing Technology Design Competition
Dell invite design students and individuals to create a broad range of design concepts and innovations for technology products that demonstrate refreshed approaches and responsible solutions for green computing technologies.
The goal is to facilitate an open exchange among all peoples of the Earth and contribute to the body of knowledge that advances the practice of environmentally responsible product design for current and future computing technology products.
To enter and for Official Contest Rules, including prize description, visit www.dell.com/DesignReGeneration
The goal is to facilitate an open exchange among all peoples of the Earth and contribute to the body of knowledge that advances the practice of environmentally responsible product design for current and future computing technology products.
To enter and for Official Contest Rules, including prize description, visit www.dell.com/DesignReGeneration
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