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On 11 February this year, UNESCO launched the International Year of Water Cooperation at their headquarters in Paris, France. UNESCO has been delegated to organise the activities that feature in the International Year of Water Cooperation, due to the multidisciplinary nature of the organisation. The event was marked with speeches from Irina ... Continue Reading »

In December 2010, it was announced by the United Nations (UN) general assembly that 2013 would be the UN’s International Year of Water Cooperation. Mr Hans d’Orville, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Assistant Director for Strategic Planning says that The International Year of Water Cooperation is about helping ... Continue Reading »

For our first book club of 2012 we discussed The Wavewatcher's Companion, winner of the Royal Society’s Winton Prize for Science Books 2011. Author Gavin Pretor-Pinney is founder of the Cloud Appreciation Society. Exploring waves from Mexican to electro-magnetic, the book uses straightforward science to transform our perspectives on ... Continue Reading »

RiAus is excited to feature the work of Emma Lawrance, a science communication student and blogger. Emma interviews young and inspiring scientists, and shares their stories, passions and challenges. Emma has kindly given RiAus permission to republish content from her 'Scientist in the Spotlight' series. Emma's blog is ... Continue Reading »