On Monday, August 16th, China presented irrevocable evidence that it is indeed on the fast track toward becoming a formidable world power. With its GDP amounting to $1.34 trillion, the country was able to overtake Japan as the second largest economy in the world.
Currently, Japan’s overall economic output totals $1.29 trillion. Its economy grew 0.4 [...]
The National Capital Region is getting a boost in non-profit funding. Venture Philanthropy Partners is a non-profit organization that aims to help children from low-income families using the principles of venture capital investment. Recently, the organization gave $5.5 million to fund the expansion of the Knowledge is Power Program or KIPP DC, a network of [...]
At the Joint Center for Artificial Photosynthesis (JCAP), leading researchers are being brought together to work on an ambitious project: to develop an integrated solar energy-to-fuel conversion system and move it from the bench-top discovery phase and bring it to the market for commercialization. It will require an amalgamation of experts from multiple disciplines to [...]
Filed under: Environment, News, Technology on August 8th, 2010 @ 7:00 am
Tagged with: clean energy, energy, Environment, funding, government, growth, innovation, opportunity, sustainability, Technology
Ever since the Academy Award-winning song “Jai Ho” made it to hit charts, the music world has been wondering if other South Asian talents can go global as well. Written by the Indian composer A.R. Rahman for “Slumdog Millionaire” back in 2008, the song features a mix of a catchy dance beat with a distinctive [...]
Filed under: Arts & Culture, Business, News on July 31st, 2010 @ 7:00 am
Tagged with: brands, Business, global, growth, industry, opportunity
Hong Kong’s art auctions now reach revenues that are third only to London and New York. Its galleries are known for their skill in organizing grandiose events, showcasing international pieces and attracting international buyers. Yet, local artists remain largely unrecognized by the rest of the world. With this, Hong Kong’s own art scene is quietly [...]
Filed under: Arts & Culture, News on July 22nd, 2010 @ 7:00 am
Once upon a time, using a coupon meant literally cutting a piece out of your newspaper and presenting it to the cashier at your local grocery. Today’s technology has found a world of ways to improve on the concept of coupon-based shopping.
A recent survey by Harris Interactive showed that online coupon use has increased dramatically [...]
An estimated 5.3 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease. That’s over 14 percent of the estimated number of U.S. citizens over the age of 65 – the age bracket at which the disease is generally diagnosed.
Just as the number of people who contract Alzheimer’s disease is expected to spike dramatically, scientists are on the verge of [...]
Filed under: Healthcare, News on July 16th, 2010 @ 7:00 am
A recent report reveals that the Australian New South Wales (NSW) Department of Education’s Fiber Optic broadband project is ahead of schedule. Telstra Corporation Limited, which agreed to have the project finished by September, has already laid out 99 percent of the 4500km fiber optic network.
“There has been no delay with the project, which is [...]
Filed under: Community, News, Technology, education on July 14th, 2010 @ 7:00 am
Tagged with: government, growth, innovation, opportunity
The Society for Information Display (SID) announced this week its lineup of keynote presenters slated for Display Week 2010, May 23-28, 2010, at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle. The 48th annual SID International Symposium, Seminar, and Exhibition returns to the Pacific Northwest this year amid growing commercialization and the first stirrings of an [...]
A near 10 percent drop in clean tech investments last year indicated that the U.S. might be losing its place as the world’s top investor and enabler of clean tech innovation.
Last year, U.S. clean tech investments dropped to a five year low, from 72 percent of the worldwide total in 2008 to 62 percent, [...]
Filed under: News on February 26th, 2010 @ 7:54 am
Tagged with: Business, clean energy, economy, government, growth, innovation, markets, networks, News, Technology
Chemotherapy has been proven an effective treatment for cancer.
A new species of microbe is flourishing in the depths of the Gulf of Mexico.