Science: Marine Life Census Receives Prestigious Cosmos Award
I’m very proud of my brother-in-law Dr Ian Poiner, CEO of the Australian Institute of Marine Science, who will accept the Cosmos Award from the Crown Prince of Japan this week on behalf of the Census Steering Committee. This project was an immense undertaking and makes a valuable contribution to understanding and protecting ocean life on our planet.
Congratulations, Ian!
More info on the project can be found in this article: – Marine Life Census to Receive Prestigious International Award – Kansas City, Missouri News.
Sand: Treasures under the microscope
Professor Gary Greenberg, who has a PhD in biomedical research from University College London says:
‘It is incredible to think when you are walking on the beach you are standing on these tiny treasures.. “
Read more and see more of Professor Greenberg’s stunning images here:
Pictures of sand: Close up photographs reveal its incredible beauty | Mail Online.
Mysterious Voynich Manuscript dated
The Voynich manuscript has puzzled the world since its discovery in Italy in 1912. Though its meaning remains elusive, a University of Arizona team led by Greg Hodgins has now radio carbon dated the book. Read the full article at UANews.org.
