Monday, November 15, 2010

High Tech Plastic Potential

High Tech Plastic Potential: "The mission will visit top Japanese multinationals and research institutions to raise awareness of UK excellence and identify potential partners with complementary core competences for accelerating product development in PE. For example, the researchers of Yamagata University together with local companies and the prefectural government have nurtured a healthy relationship; all with a shared vision to make Yamagata the “Organic EL Valley” in Japan. Other regions, such as Kyushu is synonymous for the development of Japan's activity in organic displays."

“Toward to the next decade of connecting the dots” � A next decade of "Connecting the dots"

“Toward to the next decade of connecting the dots” � A next decade of "Connecting the dots": "Today marks an historic milestone in public diplomacy and scientific collaboration, as I join with you in celebrating the tenth anniversary of swissnex Boston, the world’s first “science consulate.” President Obama spoke about the power of “science diplomacy” in his famous speech last year in Cairo. It was a kind of science diplomacy that is capable of building bridges between countries, continents and civilizations. When I heard that, I thought, somehow, all of this began here with swissnex Boston."

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Yemen’s Water Crisis Could Worsen Security | Green Prophet

Yemen’s Water Crisis Could Worsen Security | Green Prophet: "As a result, FAS is urging policymakers to incorporate science diplomacy as an integral ingredient to security. If ongoing security efforts fail to take into consideration basic environmental concerns – people need water to survive, and social inequalities – some get more water than others, they argue that no armory will be large enough to quell hostilities."