2010 Reith Lecture Series: Scientific Horizons
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 01:11:56 -0700
Part Two: Surviving The Century. Does science have the answers to help us save our planet? In the second of this year's Reith Lectures, Lord Martin Rees continues to explore the challenges facing science in the 21st century. Our planet is coming under increasing strain from climate change, population explosion and food shortages. How can we use science to help us solve the crisis that we are ...
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National Guard’s new mission: Agriculture
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:38:24 -0700
It might sound odd to send veterinarians, agronomists and horticulture experts to war, but if the goal is to turn swords into ploughshares, a newly formed Wisconsin National Guard unit will help farmers in Afghanistan improve the health of their livestock and boost crop yields.
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Innovator: Rob Wood
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:22:11 -0700
The Harvard engineering professor is creating mechanical insects that could be used in agriculture, medicine—and even espionage
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