Scientists, Not Just Tourists, Are Getting Tickets to Ride Into Suborbital Space

Scientists, Not Just Tourists, Are Getting Tickets to Ride Into Suborbital Space

"Science, perhaps even more than tourism (free reg. may be required to read), could turn out to be big business for Virgin Galactic and other companies that are aiming to provide short rides above the 62-mile altitude that marks the official entry into outer space, eventually on a daily basis." Virgin is looking at ticket prices in the 0,000 range, which is peanuts compared to the millions ...

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Dr Munro named chair for Food Material Science

Dairy Co-operative Fonterra and national centre of research excellence the Riddet Institute have announced the establishment of a new Massey University Fonterra chair in Food Material Science.

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