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O  "Biosimilars," or generic versions of biological drugs, are possible -- and are coming -- but scientific considerations must dictate the extent and kind of testing that is required, and the criteria for approval by regulators.  O  The drug described in the source article is less...

Since the abandonment of the Gold Standard, and the ever increasing relevant uncertainties and system discontinuities of our times, it is not unusual for fortunes to disappear much faster than the time it may have taken to amass them!

(1) There is an inverse relationship between the stringency of regulation and innovation.  (2) We should seek to impose the amount of regulatory scrutiny that is necessary and sufficient to ensure environmental and public health.  (3) Regulation must be cost-effective.  Often,...

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has released its much anticipated report on the Bakken Formation, a potentially oil-rich area centered in western North Dakota, but extending into eastern Montana, and central Canada (Man., Sask.).  The report found 25 times the recoverable...

Since the abandonment of the Gold Standard, and the ever increasing relevant uncertainties and system discontinuities of our times, it is not unusual for fortunes to disappear much faster than the time it may have taken to amass them.

Australia, at least, is moving forward with a plan to sequester carbon dioxide in a depleted natural gas field.  A new plant in Victoria has opened that promises to store 100,000 tons, a significant increase in scale over previous efforts in Canada, Norway, and Algeria.  The plant...

"Biogasoline" is the promise of a joint venture of Royal Dutch Shell and Virent Energy Systems.  The new biofuel promises to overcome the many drawbacks of ethanol as a substitute for transportation fuels.  What isn't clear is how much the product will cost and when it could be available.

Inflation in India has crossed   7 %  mark   , and the Government of India is very worried about it's political survival of the UPI's ' Amadmi's'  agenda. It has correctly taken some steps to correct the  high rise in ' foodgrain prices'  and' energy intensive...

- potential for "self-sustained" market penetration of renewables limited - trade-off between different policy objectives: liberalised power in Europe markets vs. high market share of renewables

This article presents an attempt by a small farming town in Indiana to utilize their existing "natural" resources to become energy-independent. The use of corn and manure to produce energy are resources they already have on-site. Becoming totally off-grid however is a real challenge even for a small...