Sunday, September 12th, 2010
PHOTONICS – Scientists at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid are testing infrared (IR) remote sensing technology to evaluate the pollutant emissions associated with motor vehicle traffic. The technology could analyze all the gases of environmental interest with one instrument and one measurement. Read More
Sunday, September 12th, 2010
CYPRUS MAIL – Cyprus is among the bottom five EU member countries in protecting biodiversity according to Clairie Papazoglou the executive director of BirdLife Cyprus. Papazoglou made the comments after a paper on biodiversity was published yesterday by the respected journal Science. The paper which was compiled by a group of leading scientists and conservationists argues that
Sunday, September 12th, 2010
RUTLAND TIMES – Plans to build a 50-metre wind turbine that will generate enough energy to power 540 homes in Berwick-upon-Tweed have been approved by councillors. The £1 million Berwick Community Wind Turbine will harness the power of the infamous North Sea winds that batter the North East coastline to provide enough energy for local
Sunday, September 12th, 2010
DEUTSCHE WELLE – The bad news is that we are currently locked into at least one degree of warming. The good news is that the most damaging investments have not yet been made and alternatives are possible, American researchers say. Read More
Sunday, September 12th, 2010
This year I was enough lucky to have the possibility to attend at the FOSS4G World conference in Barcelona (thanks to my company for having send me there!) – that has been run just this week, as many of you may already know. I just came back home yesterday night and until my impression are
Sunday, September 12th, 2010
‘Study architecture in the UK and you will be among some of the most forward-looking architects in the world. Your UK architecture course will expose you to a range of innovative new designs and approaches for building and urban planning. You can also look forward to great international career prospects, as UK architectural training is
Sunday, September 12th, 2010
FWS – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) uses data standards to increase the quality and compatibility of its data. This approach increases the opportunity to share data and reduce incidents of redundant data development. Read More
Sunday, September 12th, 2010
JIISC – JISC’s new guide Effective Assessment in a Digital Age1 demonstrates how technology can significantly improve the experience of assessment and feedback. As many higher education institutions are reviewing their assessment strategies, JISC is looking at the transformative effects of technology that increase learner autonomy, enhances the quality of the assessment experience and improves teaching
Sunday, September 12th, 2010
Geospatial data is a much broader concept than is often realised. The commercial exploitation of geospatial resources and techniques is well known and has had a profound impact. Government’s awareness of the importance and potential of geospatial data is reflected the UK’s Location Strategy and the EU’s INSPIRE Directive. Similarly, geospatial resources are basic to research, and to
Saturday, September 11th, 2010
The one-stop Earth shop does indeed contain a raft of tutorials, info on the mobile version(for Nexus One, Droid, etc, iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad), and showcases some of the best content, although the latter is inexplicably lacking a tour of the world’s black helicopter hotspots. Read More
