Model mentors

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Five scientists from Britain and Australasia were honored in 2006 for their contribution to the scientific effort. The winners were nominated by their proteges, because these mentors were looking beyond short-term results, showing concern for individuals and helping them build sustainable collaborations.

Author: Dennis, Carina, Wright, Janet
United Kingdom, Executive changes & profiles, Officials and employees, Achievements and awards, Endowments, British Heart Foundation, University of Melbourne, University of East Anglia, Healy, Tom, Hewitt, Godfrey, Watson, Steve

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Time to raise the devil

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The Tasmanian devil, suffer a deadly transmissible cancer known as devil facial-tumour, that is threatening the survival of the feisty marsupial. But researchers in Australia think that they have found a way to save the species.

Author: Dennis, Carina
Health aspects, Prevention, Protection and preservation, Tumours, Tasmanian devil, Devil facial tumor disease, Dasyurids, Tasmanial devil

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Meeting obligations

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The article discusses about the Asia- Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting held in Sydney, Australia. The main agenda of the meeting was to address the climate change in the Asia-Pacific region.

Pacific Rim, Editorial, Conferences, meetings and seminars, Environmental aspects, Climatic changes, Climate change, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation

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