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Academic Consecration for Wikipedia

Quoting Wikipedia in an examination paper? Unthinkable for many University academics, forbidden for most students. But after examination the hair fells down. Increasingly more scientists trust in the correctness of the information in online encyclopedias.

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A Silent Revolution

Big changes are taking place in science in developing countries. Devastating health problems, malnutrition, war and conflict, climate issues and inadequate governance – in Africa especially – headline the news. And when the media reports on science and technology (S&T) in developing countries, the brain drain seems to be of most concern. But there are signs of a silent revolution.

Hanns-J. Neubert: A Silent Revolution
Science in developing countries
The Broker, 2009-12-03

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1987: Dangerous Journey – German Research Vessel »Meteor« between Djibouti and Oman

In 1987 the newly built German research vessel »Meteor« set sail towards the Indian Ocean. During the travel section between Djibouti and Oman, Hanns-J. Neubert and Ernst Hammers documented the research work for the German TV. The 45 minutes documentary was broadcasted first in autumn 1987.

Before the expedition started, an explosion in the centrally located restaurant »Historil« exploded, killing 3 of the scientists, injuring 4 others seriously. It was a serious shock for German marine research.

20 years later, in 2007, Hanns-J. Neubert contributed to the booklet »Rememberances of Djibouti 1987«.

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(1987: Dangerous Journey – German Research Vessel »Meteor« between Djibouti and Oman)


In 1987 the newly built German research vessel »Meteor« set sail towards the Indian Ocean. During the travel section between Djibouti and Oman, Hanns-J. Neubert and Ernst Hammers documented the research work for the German TV. The 45 minutes documentary was broadcasted first in autumn 1987.

Before the expedition started, an explosion in the centrally located restaurant »Historil« exploded, killing 3 of the scientists, injuring 4 others seriously. It was a serious shock for German marine research.

20 years later, in 2007, Hanns-J. Neubert contributed to the booklet »Rememberances of Djibouti 1987«.

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