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The Science File Interview: Dr. Paul Roche In Special Reports - People in Science Written by Andy Dr. Paul Roche, of Cardiff and Glamorgan universities, has recently been appointed Ambassador for Space in Wales. He joins six other "space ambassadors" in other UK countries,. The job is funded by the European Space Agency and the UK Department for Education. Science File talked to Dr. Roche about his new post. Comments (2) Read more...	A Complex Systems Metatheory for Abrupt Climate Change In Earth - Climatology Written by Robert There is a Neils Bohr aphorism - 'prediction is very difficult, especially if it's about the future'. Climate is a 'cascade of powerful mechanisms' that is characterised by abrupt, rapid, frequent and sometimes extreme change: classic behaviour of a dynamic and complex system in chaos theory. The limits of predictability of climate may be much broader than we think. Add new comment Read more...
An Empirically-Based 1st-Order Differential Global Energy Model - Cloud Changes In the Satellite Era. In Earth - Climatology Written by Robert I have only relatively recently got some inkling of the dynamical complexity of climate - but reading Judith Lean and colleagues’ 2008 and 2010 papers got me wondering if there weren’t an even more direct and simple, in the best sense, model of natural and anthropogenic climate factors. Comments (5) Read more...	The New Solar System In Universe - The Solar System Written by Andy How has our view of the solar system changed since the beginning of the space age, and what can it tell us about solar systems around other stars? Add new comment Read more...
H1N1, Small Pox, Ebola—Oh My! In Life - Biology Written by Cara Brookins Toxins, pathogens, and bio-researchers are popular targets for fictional terror plots, but researchers take extreme measures to keep us safe. Add new comment Read more...	Autism - A Primer In Life - Biology Written by Dr. Beaver In these articles I hope to promote a better understanding of autism and discuss some of the theories as to its cause. Comments (1) Read more...

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The European Space Agency

EC Vice-President Tajani visits ESA's Centre for Earth Observation

Monday, 26 July 2010

As a strong supporter of the benefits that space industry can bring to Europe, Vice-President of the European Commission and European Commissioner for Industry and Entrepreneurship, Antonio Tajani, visited ESA's ESRIN establishment in Italy today.
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