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South Africa scopes out benefits from winning lead role in €1.5B radio telescope
South Africa’s winning bid to host most of the world’s biggest telescope could give its scientific community a new edge
Beyond the vuvuzelas: How applying science to sport pushes innovation
Science plays an increasing role in sport - not just in training elite athletes - but in spreading health, social and economic benefits too.
Glaxo’s patent pool for tropical diseases gathers momentum
MIT and South Africa’s Technology Innovation Agency are to join the Pool for Open Innovation against Neglected Tropical Diseases.
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South Africa scopes out benefits from winning lead role in €1.5B radio telescope
South Africa’s winning bid to host most of the world’s biggest telescope could give its scientific community a new edge
Beyond the vuvuzelas: How applying science to sport pushes innovation
Science plays an increasing role in sport - not just in training elite athletes - but in spreading health, social and economic benefits too.
Glaxo’s patent pool for tropical diseases gathers momentum
MIT and South Africa’s Technology Innovation Agency are to join the Pool for Open Innovation against Neglected Tropical Diseases.
Using a telescope to seek out jobs
A contest between Australia and South Africa over the world’s biggest radio telescope highlights the economic impact of ‘Big Science’.
Building an innovation economy
South Africa’s two-pronged approach to creating its national innovation system is an example for Europe to follow.
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