The German space agency (DLR), one of the "big two" in European space, is already pushing forward on a programme of scientific co-operation.

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These objectives are achieved in co-operation with scientific non-governmental and intergovernmental organizations, and with networks of scientists and specialized centres of excellence, for organizing of training activities, workshops and research projects on a collaborative basis.

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The symposium was organized in Shanghai (China) by MAB, in co-operation with the Scientific Committee on Problems of the Environment.

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Under Scandinavian direction for the past half-decade, it has elicited an impressive amount of Arctic co-operation, including on scientific research, mapping and resource development.

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"SuperWASP has a novel optical design comprising up to eight scientific cameras, each resembling in operation a household digital camera, and collectively attached to a conventional telescope mount, " said Dr Pollacco.

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As an institution, CRU has survived the episode with its main scientific staff still functioning, but with reforms to its operation in terms of increased openness - changes that many mainstream scientists believe will be beneficial to all in the long run.

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Water co-operation has multiple dimensions including cultural, educational, scientific, religious, ethical, social, political, legal, institutional and economic aspects.

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Later in a speech delivered in French, the Queen highlighted the importance of co-operation between nations, and highlighted Britain and France's shared spirit of scientific discoveries.

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