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“Smarter, more competitive, more productive”, the Chief Scientist, Professor...
There is no doubt in the mind of Australia’s Chief Scientist, Professor Ian Chubb, the future will be shaped by science technology, engineering and mathematics. Unfortunately, he finds that at present...
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Applying MacGyver Principles to Recycling Policy
23 cm of string. 1 tyre iron. 3 broken shards of glass. 18 rolls of fiber insulation. 1 match. 2 cardboard boxes. 4 paperclips. Because you always need a paperclip. There was a fantastic TV show that...
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How Much is that Green Algae in the Window?
Whoever thought you could make money in biology, right? Turns out, there is quite a bit of money to be made in this field. And I think we are realizing more than ever the importance of the life...
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Is Communication a Lost Art?
So how far away are we from planet Earth morphing into Holodeck 5 and we all have Geordi La Forge glasses? There are several pairs of augmented reality glasses already on the market, many from brands...
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Radio quiet, please!
Originally conceived over 20 years ago, there’s a project being undertaken by scientists and engineers across the whole world to help us all better understand the mysteries of the galaxy and the very...
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Plastics Make it… Problematic
The American Chemistry Council sponsors an initiative “Plastics Make it Possible.” While there is no debating the fact that plastics have completely transformed modern life, from lifesaving medical...
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Call for Participation: EuroNOG – an international meeting
Want to broaden your knowledge in ICT topics and meet other people working in this field? Take part in the second EuroNOG meeting on September 10th-11th in Budapest, Hungary. EuroNOG – an international...
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Weekly Science Picks
So much science, so little time... - Photo credit, Leo Reynolds Sigh, my photo caption sums it all up… But here are the news stories that caught my eye and I hope you find them interesting as well....
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The Continuing Saga of the Genetically Modified Plant
Mutant Fruits, Photo Source: Wikipedia GM (Genetically Modified) Foods “Jack! Did you see that potato move?! He’s a GM, that one, he’s sprouted eyes and I bet he’ll grow legs next! He’s gonna round up...
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