United States and European Union Announce Collaboration on the Use of Global Navigation Satellite Systems: "United States and European Union Announce Collaboration on the Use of Global Navigation Satellite Systems
Washington, DC
July 30, 2010
The following is a joint statement on cooperation between the U.S. Global Positioning System (GPS) and Europe’s planned Galileo space-based navigation system issued by representatives of the United States of America and the European Union and its Member States on July 30, 2010.
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U.S. and EU Announce Improved Performance from Receivers Using both GPS and Galileo Combined Performance
On 30 July 2010, the Government of the United States, the European Union (EU) and its Member States announced the conclusion of an initial phase of consultations affirming user interoperability and enhanced performance of combined GPS and Galileo receivers performance under the auspices of their 2004 Agreement on the Promotion, Provision and Use of Galileo and GPS Satellite-Based Navigation Systems and Related Applications. Consultations under this agreement discuss matters regarding bilateral cooperation in the use of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS)."
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Towards a science-led climate policy in the Arab region : Nature Middle East
Towards a science-led climate policy in the Arab region : Nature Middle East: "In spite of the rhetoric from Arab politicians, and several formal documents, declarations and strategies produced by the League of Arab States, the Arab–Arab cooperation in these fields has not materialized. The climate-change challenge is so daunting that no single country, whatever its resources, can face it alone. With weak R&D capacity at the national levels, Arab countries have no other alternative but to cooperate. If the Arab countries have failed, for decades, to join hand on most fronts, the climate change problem might be a 'golden opportunity' to start."
Towards a science-led climate policy in the Arab region : Nature Middle East
Towards a science-led climate policy in the Arab region : Nature Middle East: "Towards a science-led climate policy in the Arab region
If Arab scientists want to play a role in climate change policy in the Arab world, then they desperately need to offer better-informed science, argues Ibrahim Abdel Gelil.
Ibrahim Abdel Gelil
Recent studies predict that sea level could rise by more than one metre this century if greenhouse gas emissions continue to escalate.Stefan Rahmstorf
The need to bridge the gap between science and public policy in the Arab region is obvious; the environmental and climate policy is no exception. In a region with a long history of autocratic political systems and underfunding of research and development (R&D), the scientific community is lacking both the independence and the resources it needs to drive the public-policy process.
The role of science in the policy cycle cannot be understated. The relationship between science and environmental policy can be categorized in two ways: science-led policy and policy-led science."
If Arab scientists want to play a role in climate change policy in the Arab world, then they desperately need to offer better-informed science, argues Ibrahim Abdel Gelil.
Ibrahim Abdel Gelil
Recent studies predict that sea level could rise by more than one metre this century if greenhouse gas emissions continue to escalate.Stefan Rahmstorf
The need to bridge the gap between science and public policy in the Arab region is obvious; the environmental and climate policy is no exception. In a region with a long history of autocratic political systems and underfunding of research and development (R&D), the scientific community is lacking both the independence and the resources it needs to drive the public-policy process.
The role of science in the policy cycle cannot be understated. The relationship between science and environmental policy can be categorized in two ways: science-led policy and policy-led science."
The science of food security : Nature Middle East
The science of food security : Nature Middle East: "Farmers in the MENA region are accustomed to raising their crops and livestock in a harsh environment. Today, however, they need scientists to help them adapt their farming systems to the uncertainties generated by climate change, and to develop new productive options that link them securely to markets. Farmers also need science to help develop new crop varieties and management practices to ensure that reliable harvests can be achieved sustainably without exhausting already scarce water resources."
Towards a science-led climate policy in the Arab region : Nature Middle East
Towards a science-led climate policy in the Arab region : Nature Middle East: "Towards a science-led climate policy in the Arab region
If Arab scientists want to play a role in climate change policy in the Arab world, then they desperately need to offer better-informed science, argues Ibrahim Abdel Gelil.
Ibrahim Abdel Gelil
Recent studies predict that sea level could rise by more than one metre this century if greenhouse gas emissions continue to escalate.Stefan Rahmstorf
The need to bridge the gap between science and public policy in the Arab region is obvious; the environmental and climate policy is no exception. In a region with a long history of autocratic political systems and underfunding of research and development (R&D), the scientific community is lacking both the independence and the resources it needs to drive the public-policy process.
The role of science in the policy cycle cannot be understated. The relationship between science and environmental policy can be categorized in two ways: science-led policy and policy-led science."
If Arab scientists want to play a role in climate change policy in the Arab world, then they desperately need to offer better-informed science, argues Ibrahim Abdel Gelil.
Ibrahim Abdel Gelil
Recent studies predict that sea level could rise by more than one metre this century if greenhouse gas emissions continue to escalate.Stefan Rahmstorf
The need to bridge the gap between science and public policy in the Arab region is obvious; the environmental and climate policy is no exception. In a region with a long history of autocratic political systems and underfunding of research and development (R&D), the scientific community is lacking both the independence and the resources it needs to drive the public-policy process.
The role of science in the policy cycle cannot be understated. The relationship between science and environmental policy can be categorized in two ways: science-led policy and policy-led science."
A survey of South-North health biotech collaboration : Article : Nature Biotechnology
A survey of South-North health biotech collaboration : Article : Nature Biotechnology: "In recent years, biotech companies in North America and Europe have increasingly looked to developing countries to find new partners and develop new collaborations. Even though the growth rates of emerging economies like China and India, as well as several sub-Saharan African countries, have been hampered by the current global recession, over the past five years their economies have grown faster than economies anywhere else in the world1. This growth has been reflected by growing indigenous private sectors in health biotech that are also taking active steps to strengthen their innovation capabilities2, 3, 4, thereby allowing collaboration to become a two-way street."
North Africa to develop drought-resistant barley - SciDev.Net
North Africa to develop drought-resistant barley - SciDev.Net: "North Africa to develop drought-resistant barley
Hichem Boum
11 March 2008 | EN
Flickr/zeitspuren
Agricultural researchers in Algeria, Egypt and Tunisia have teamed up to create drought-resistant and salt-tolerant varieties of barley better suited to the North African region.
The project, funded by the Canadian International Development Research Centre and overseen by the New Partnership for Africa's Development North Africa Biosciences Network, will see thirty scientists from five organisations spending the next two years developing the barley varieties."
Hichem Boum
11 March 2008 | EN
Flickr/zeitspuren
Agricultural researchers in Algeria, Egypt and Tunisia have teamed up to create drought-resistant and salt-tolerant varieties of barley better suited to the North African region.
The project, funded by the Canadian International Development Research Centre and overseen by the New Partnership for Africa's Development North Africa Biosciences Network, will see thirty scientists from five organisations spending the next two years developing the barley varieties."
How Muslims transformed Mediterranean countries - SciDev.Net
How Muslims transformed Mediterranean countries - SciDev.Net: "How Muslims transformed Mediterranean countries
D. J. Murphy
4 January 2008
Modern-day Elx, Valencia, Spain. The Elx Palm Grove was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000
Flickr/Marisa Antonaya
D. J. Murphy calls for Islamic cultures to rekindle their rich tradition of innovative science and technology from earlier centuries.
Athar Osama is correct in pointing out that, although science and technology are faring less well in the Middle East today than in the West and Far East, there is a rich history of Islamic excellence in these fields (see Sound institutions could quickly boost Muslim science).
In agriculture from 600 to 1600 CE, Islamic initiatives were responsible for much progress in the dissemination of innovative research and application."
D. J. Murphy
4 January 2008
Modern-day Elx, Valencia, Spain. The Elx Palm Grove was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000
Flickr/Marisa Antonaya
D. J. Murphy calls for Islamic cultures to rekindle their rich tradition of innovative science and technology from earlier centuries.
Athar Osama is correct in pointing out that, although science and technology are faring less well in the Middle East today than in the West and Far East, there is a rich history of Islamic excellence in these fields (see Sound institutions could quickly boost Muslim science).
In agriculture from 600 to 1600 CE, Islamic initiatives were responsible for much progress in the dissemination of innovative research and application."
Morocco invests US$3.2 billion in renewable energy - SciDev.Net
Morocco invests US$3.2 billion in renewable energy - SciDev.Net: "Morocco invests US$3.2 billion in renewable energy
Wagdy Sawahel
30 October 2008
Morocco has announced plans for a new campus providing knowledge-based services to strengthen research and training in clean technology.
The 'knowledge campus' is part of a US$3.2 billion five-year renewable energy investment plan, prepared by the Moroccan National Electricity Office and scheduled to run between 2009 and 2014."
Wagdy Sawahel
30 October 2008
Morocco has announced plans for a new campus providing knowledge-based services to strengthen research and training in clean technology.
The 'knowledge campus' is part of a US$3.2 billion five-year renewable energy investment plan, prepared by the Moroccan National Electricity Office and scheduled to run between 2009 and 2014."
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Seoul Buffoon: Interview: Mr. Ahn Byong-man, Minister of Education, Science & Technology
Seoul Buffoon: Interview: Mr. Ahn Byong-man, Minister of Education, Science & Technology: "Interview: Mr. Ahn Byong-man, Minister of Education, Science & Technology
Thoughts of SeoulBuffoon Monday, July 19, 2010
The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology is striving to secure core basic & source technologies by fostering highly-competitive global talents and building innovative capacity of universities and research institutes with an aim to develop future growth engines.
Interview with Mr. Ahn Byong-man, Minister of Education Science & Technology."
Thoughts of SeoulBuffoon Monday, July 19, 2010
The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology is striving to secure core basic & source technologies by fostering highly-competitive global talents and building innovative capacity of universities and research institutes with an aim to develop future growth engines.
Interview with Mr. Ahn Byong-man, Minister of Education Science & Technology."
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Global Science Diplomacy | The White House
Global Science Diplomacy | The White House: "Global Science Diplomacy
'[M]y administration is ramping up participation in—and our commitment to—international science and technology cooperation across the many areas where it is clearly in our interest to do so.' - President Obama at the National Academy of Sciences, April 27, 2009"
'[M]y administration is ramping up participation in—and our commitment to—international science and technology cooperation across the many areas where it is clearly in our interest to do so.' - President Obama at the National Academy of Sciences, April 27, 2009"
Earth Disasters: A Future Vision of Response and Recovery Tools
Earth Disasters: A Future Vision of Response and Recovery Tools: "Empowered by technology
Williamson said that he envisions a world a decade from now in which everyday citizens have broad access to high resolution space-derived data and information about their communities, not only contributing to their own well being, but also providing local data into regional weather and climate models."
Williamson said that he envisions a world a decade from now in which everyday citizens have broad access to high resolution space-derived data and information about their communities, not only contributing to their own well being, but also providing local data into regional weather and climate models."
Home: Morocco's renewable energy strategy showcased in Italy
Home: Morocco's renewable energy strategy showcased in Italy: "Morocco's renewable energy strategy showcased in Italy
Milan - Morocco's strategy in terms of promoting renewable energy was showcased, on Monday in Milan (Italy), by the head of the Moroccan Agency for solar energy, Mustapha Bakkoury.
Milan - Morocco's strategy in terms of promoting renewable energy was showcased, on Monday in Milan (Italy), by the head of the Moroccan Agency for solar energy, Mustapha Bakkoury.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Astrium : Successful launch for ALSAT-2A
Astrium : Successful launch for ALSAT-2A: "The two-satellite system will enable Algeria to obtain very high quality images for use in a wide variety of applications, including cartography, management of agriculture, forestry, water, mineral and oil resources, crop protection, management of natural disasters and land planning."
Completing the circle: Coupling science & technology outputs to inputs
Completing the circle: Coupling science & technology outputs to inputs: "There’s a fine line between too little and too much feedback, or feedback that’s fast but ill-informed and feedback that’s comprehensive but interminable!"
Tiny Satellites for Big Science
Tiny Satellites for Big Science: "Tiny Satellites for Big Science
July 12, 2010 by Prachi Patel Tiny Satellites for Big Science
Small satellites such as the commonly used 10 cm x 10 cm x 10 cm CubeSat are easier and cheaper to put into low-Earth orbit. Credit: Weber State University
The shrinking technology of cell phones, laptops and cameras are now leading to palm-sized satellites. Easy to build and affordable, these small satellites offer a new way to conduct astrobiology research. They also could change the way we explore the universe."
July 12, 2010 by Prachi Patel Tiny Satellites for Big Science
Small satellites such as the commonly used 10 cm x 10 cm x 10 cm CubeSat are easier and cheaper to put into low-Earth orbit. Credit: Weber State University
The shrinking technology of cell phones, laptops and cameras are now leading to palm-sized satellites. Easy to build and affordable, these small satellites offer a new way to conduct astrobiology research. They also could change the way we explore the universe."
Thursday, July 1, 2010
New York Forum“When you are fearless, you innovate”
New York Forum“When you are fearless, you innovate”: "“When you are fearless, you innovate”
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With iPads and BlackBerrys in hand, floods of people poured into the Nature of Innovation panel. The discussion, moderated by Forbes’s National Editor Quentin Hardy, attracted many different participants from media outlets to entrepreneurs.
After offering a concrete definition for innovation as “a positive encounter with difference” Hardy posed a series of open-ended questions such as: “ How ready are we for change” and “How do we spot positive difference.”
The panelists highlighted three keys factors to consider when innovating for a company. 1. The current culture of the company. 2. Timing. 3. Understanding the specific problem you are trying to solve. If a company can consider all of these factors before launching a new idea they will likely be more successful."
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With iPads and BlackBerrys in hand, floods of people poured into the Nature of Innovation panel. The discussion, moderated by Forbes’s National Editor Quentin Hardy, attracted many different participants from media outlets to entrepreneurs.
After offering a concrete definition for innovation as “a positive encounter with difference” Hardy posed a series of open-ended questions such as: “ How ready are we for change” and “How do we spot positive difference.”
The panelists highlighted three keys factors to consider when innovating for a company. 1. The current culture of the company. 2. Timing. 3. Understanding the specific problem you are trying to solve. If a company can consider all of these factors before launching a new idea they will likely be more successful."
Business Insight Malaya | Business
Business Insight Malaya | Business: "RP urged to explore billion-dollar
environment technology market
BY PAUL ICAMINA
The Philippines should take advantage of a growing market in clean environment technologies worth billions of dollars in Southeast Asia.
'We can capitalize on these market opportunities that could reach $62 billion in Asia this year,' said Fortunato T. dela Pe�a, science undersecretary for research and development.
The estimated value does not include the huge Japanese market.
'In Asia, the importance of sustainable solutions through the use of environmentally sound technologies has reached amazingly high levels,' he said. 'We can strive to find export markets for our developed innovative, environmentally sound technologies.'"
environment technology market
BY PAUL ICAMINA
The Philippines should take advantage of a growing market in clean environment technologies worth billions of dollars in Southeast Asia.
'We can capitalize on these market opportunities that could reach $62 billion in Asia this year,' said Fortunato T. dela Pe�a, science undersecretary for research and development.
The estimated value does not include the huge Japanese market.
'In Asia, the importance of sustainable solutions through the use of environmentally sound technologies has reached amazingly high levels,' he said. 'We can strive to find export markets for our developed innovative, environmentally sound technologies.'"
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