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Climate change negotiator
Outlook, Piyaporn Wongruang, Published on 30/06/2010
» After long hours in a closed meeting room at climate change negotiations in Bonn earlier this month, Dr Surachai Sathikunarat, a young Thai climate change negotiator, should have had peaceful coffee breaks.
Aiming for all-round articulation
Learningpost, Purich Trivitayakhun, Published on 29/06/2010
» The time for the grand finale of the three-day 1st Thailand World Schools Debating Championship (TWSDC) arrived earlier this month just as the curtain fell on the government-red shirt conflict.
Humans unabashedly steal secrets from animals
Learningpost, David Canavan, Published on 29/06/2010
» There is no doubt that humans are incredible designers, architects and builders. From the Taj Mahal to the new Burj Khalifa, to the Airbus A380 to nuclear submarines, Homo sapiens are incredible. But many of our technologies were either inspired by or simply stolen from animals. In many circumstances, animals are aeons ahead of us in the building and design world.
Bullets go ballistic
Learningpost, David Canavan, Published on 15/06/2010
» I'm sure we are all familiar with how dangerous bullets are, especially in light of the recent civil unrest in Bangkok. Weapons and bullets are designed to maim and kill. The mechanics of how deadly projectiles work make for fascinating science.
Nist snags first ISO, Hollywood's Oliver Stone
Learningpost, Published on 23/02/2010
» Recently, the New International School of Thailand (Nist) gained certification in ISO 9001:2008 with TUV Rheinland under the scope of "Provision of Supporting Services for the Academic Division", the first for an international school in Thailand, says Jaemi Hodgson, the school's director of development. Also, Hollywood director, Oliver Stone, spoke at Nist recently. See photo and caption at left. To view Oliver Stones talk on video, visit http://www.youtube.com/user/NISTVideo .