Prize winner envisions China's science future
Yuk Ming Dennis Lo, winner of a US$100,000 prize reserved for scientists from the developing world, said at the TWAS 23rd General Meeting that it will take about 20 years for China to become a leader in science and technology.
China to complete unmanned lunar mission by 2017
China’s unmanned moon exploration mission is expected to conclude in 2017, according to Ouyang Ziyuan, chief scientist for China’s lunar probe project.
- China donates US$1.5m to TWAS
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- Biotechnology unveils secrets of Chinese medicine
- 'Urgent action' needed on Clean Development Mechanism
- Few African farmers benefit from carbon credit projects
- India backs exploration of rare earths in deep sea
- Mohamed Hassan awarded Abdus Salam Medal
TWAS Conference 2012
TWAS's 12th General Conference and 23rd General Meeting will be held in Tianjin, China, between 18 and 21 September 2012. The theme of the conference is 'Science and Sustainability'.• Programme • Other information
About TWAS
TWAS is an autonomous international organization based in Trieste, Italy. Its principal aim is to promote scientific capacity and excellence for sustainable development in the South.• Council • TWAS Meetings
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