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RTI International wins $3.1M federal contract to develop biomass ‘oil’
- MSN Money, 2009.10.27
RTI International has been awarded a $3.1 million contract by the U.S. Department of Energy to develop “oil” from biomass that could serve as an alternative energy source.
RTI International has been awarded a $3.1 million contract by the U.S. Department of Energy to develop “oil” from biomass that could serve as an alternative energy source.
RTI International wins $3.1M federal contract to develop biomass ‘oil’
- Triangle Business Journal, 2009.10.27
RTI International has been awarded a $3.1 million contract by the U.S. Department of Energy to develop “oil” from biomass that could serve as an alternative energy source.
RTI International has been awarded a $3.1 million contract by the U.S. Department of Energy to develop “oil” from biomass that could serve as an alternative energy source.
RTI lands $3.1M federal contract to develop an ‘oil’ based on biomass
- Local Tech Wire, 2009.10.27
Scientists at RTI International along with private sector partners will seek to develop an “oil” based on biomass with $3.1 million in funding provided by the U.S. Department of Energy.
Scientists at RTI International along with private sector partners will seek to develop an “oil” based on biomass with $3.1 million in funding provided by the U.S. Department of Energy.
RTI to develop biomass fuel
- News & Observer, 2009.10.27
RTI International won a $3.1 million contract from the Department of Energy to help develop a biomass fuel that could be used as a direct replacement for petroleum.
RTI International won a $3.1 million contract from the Department of Energy to help develop a biomass fuel that could be used as a direct replacement for petroleum.
RTI: Job status affects domestic-abuse rates in India
- Triad Business Journal, 2009.10.26
Young women in India who are working have a higher risk of being physically abused by their husbands than do those who do not work, according to a new study by RTI International.
Young women in India who are working have a higher risk of being physically abused by their husbands than do those who do not work, according to a new study by RTI International.
Problems with the CLASS Act
- McKnight Long-Term Care News & Assisted Living, 2009.10.23
TBJ unveils Triangle's fastest-growing private firms
- Triad Business Journal, 2009.10.21
Newly public Talecris Biotherapuetics and venerable RTI International are among the 50 companies that Triangle Business Journal will recognize at the Fast 50 awards dinner Nov. 5.
Newly public Talecris Biotherapuetics and venerable RTI International are among the 50 companies that Triangle Business Journal will recognize at the Fast 50 awards dinner Nov. 5.
U.S. Provides Relief Items to Flood Victims in Northern Region
- Modern Ghana, 2009.10.21
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) donated relief items to more than 5,000 people in the West Mamprusi and Kpandai districts of the Northern Region yesterday.
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) donated relief items to more than 5,000 people in the West Mamprusi and Kpandai districts of the Northern Region yesterday.
America's Health Bills: Not Enough Fizz
- The Ledger, 2009.10.19
The "soda tax" idea has been proposed by various groups and politicians as a way to fight expensive health problems that stem from excessive weight. According to a recent study by RTI International and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 9.1 percent of annual medical costs in this country stem from obesity. That adds up to nearly $147 billion.
The "soda tax" idea has been proposed by various groups and politicians as a way to fight expensive health problems that stem from excessive weight. According to a recent study by RTI International and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 9.1 percent of annual medical costs in this country stem from obesity. That adds up to nearly $147 billion.
IR power plant set to clean up its act
- The News Journal, 2009.10.15
The largest air pollution control project in Delaware's history received final approval Wednesday, a $500 million plan that could produce up to 500 construction jobs at NRG's Indian River power plant
The largest air pollution control project in Delaware's history received final approval Wednesday, a $500 million plan that could produce up to 500 construction jobs at NRG's Indian River power plant
Debate Over H1N1 Vaccine? There Shouldn't Be One
- National Public Radio, 2009.10.13
Public health authorities at the federal, state and local levels are clear in their recommendations: virtually everyone should get a pandemic flu shot, with precedence given to those at increased risk of infection and complications.
Public health authorities at the federal, state and local levels are clear in their recommendations: virtually everyone should get a pandemic flu shot, with precedence given to those at increased risk of infection and complications.
Health research hub
- News & Observer, 2009.10.12
Genetic research already has produced helpful results with regards to cancer treatment. It has, for example, broken down the different kinds of breast cancer, which obviously affects the kinds of treatments offered and their effectiveness. UNC-Chapel Hill is considered a leader in the field, which is why it will be getting one of the largest grants from federal stimulus money to continue research into how cancer grows and spreads.
Genetic research already has produced helpful results with regards to cancer treatment. It has, for example, broken down the different kinds of breast cancer, which obviously affects the kinds of treatments offered and their effectiveness. UNC-Chapel Hill is considered a leader in the field, which is why it will be getting one of the largest grants from federal stimulus money to continue research into how cancer grows and spreads.
Cemex to develop emissions system for cement plant
- Associated Press, 2009.10.7
Cemex Inc. said Wednesday it has been selected by the Department of Energy to develop technology to capture and store carbon dioxide emissions at one of its U.S. cement plants.
Cemex Inc. said Wednesday it has been selected by the Department of Energy to develop technology to capture and store carbon dioxide emissions at one of its U.S. cement plants.
Cemex to work with feds on CO2 system
- Triangle Business Journal, 2009.10.7
Cemex Inc. has been tapped by the U.S. Department of Energy to develop technology for capturing and storing carbon dioxide emissions.
Cemex Inc. has been tapped by the U.S. Department of Energy to develop technology for capturing and storing carbon dioxide emissions.
DOE Makes First Awards from $1.4B for Industrial Carbon Capture and Storage Projects
- Eco Friendly Mag, 2009.10.5
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has selected 12 projects for the first round of funding from $1.4 billion from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for the capture carbon dioxide from industrial sources for storage or beneficial use.
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has selected 12 projects for the first round of funding from $1.4 billion from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for the capture carbon dioxide from industrial sources for storage or beneficial use.
Implementation of 3-D IC Technology to Be Highlighted At San Francisco Conference
- Reuters News, 2009.10.1
Industry leaders will speak at RTI International`s fourth international conference "3-D Architectures for Semiconductor Integration and Packaging" in San Francisco Dec. 9-11.
Industry leaders will speak at RTI International`s fourth international conference "3-D Architectures for Semiconductor Integration and Packaging" in San Francisco Dec. 9-11.
Stimulus jolts Triangle science
- News & Observer, 2009.10.1
Triangle area researchers won a massive infusion of $145 million in federal stimulus money Wednesday for scientific projects large and small -- including an ambitious effort to seek cancer treatments by unraveling the complex genetics of tumors.
Triangle area researchers won a massive infusion of $145 million in federal stimulus money Wednesday for scientific projects large and small -- including an ambitious effort to seek cancer treatments by unraveling the complex genetics of tumors.
RTI International, Intersouth Partners invest $3M in SiXis
- Triangle Business Journal, 2009.9.29
SiXis, a Durham semiconductor startup spun out of research giant RTI International last year, has raised $3 million in financing, the company announced Tuesday.
SiXis, a Durham semiconductor startup spun out of research giant RTI International last year, has raised $3 million in financing, the company announced Tuesday.
Exclusion of menthol cigarettes in ban worries health experts
- USA Today, 2009.9.28
The Food and Drug Administration may have banned candy- and fruit-flavored cigarettes Tuesday, but some public health experts still see a big hole in their efforts to keep teens from starting to smoke.
The Food and Drug Administration may have banned candy- and fruit-flavored cigarettes Tuesday, but some public health experts still see a big hole in their efforts to keep teens from starting to smoke.
A Tale Of Two Doctor Polls
- National Journal, 2009.9.21
Last week saw the release of two new surveys of doctors with very different results.
Last week saw the release of two new surveys of doctors with very different results.