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Free inland waterways maps published SIG News

4th July 2008
CanalThe DfT has published a set of UK inland waterway maps to 'help business go green'. But they are available to all - not just businesses - and they are both fascinating and useful.

Human and Drosophila Cryptochromes Are Light Activated by Flavin Photoreduction in Living Cells SIG News

2nd July 2008
Vision in animals is generally associated with light-sensitive rhodopsin pigments located in the eyes. However, animals ranging from flies to humans also possess ancient visual receptors known as cryptochromes in multiple cell types. In this work, we study the mechanism of light sensing in two representative animal cryptochromes: a light-sensitive Drosophila cryptochrome (Dmcry) and a presumed light-insensitive mammalian cryptochrome from humans (Hscry1).

France takes over Europe; Galileo procurement begins SIG News

1st July 2008

Galileo imageFrance has taken the EU Presidency, announcing big plans for European space development, on the day the Galileo procurement process begins.

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Latest events

The RIN AGM & Reception 2008 RIN Event

14:30 9th July 2008 to 20:00 9th July 2008

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The next RIN 2008 Annual General Meeting and Reception. Attended by RIN Patron HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, this is an event not to be missed!

1430 on Wednesday 9 July

Location and Timing KTN / Mobile Data Association: Location applications in the Public Sector RIN Event

9:00 10th July 2008 to 17:00 10th July 2008
For anyone having an interest in location based positioning in the Public Sector this one day Seminar, being run by Location and Timing KTN and the Mobile Data Association, is a must.

TopNav SIG News

10:00 12th July 2008 to 17:30 12th July 2008
Join in the fun and enter the TopNav 30 challenge, taking place at White Waltham.

Hosted by the West London Aero Club, TopNav provides a challenge to crews irrespective of their navigational experience and is open to crews of GA aircraft, motor gliders, microlights and helicopters, with the route appropriately adapted.

Up to 30 crews can experience two hours of exhilarating flying in pursuit of good training, trophies and cash prizes. Once again, landing fees for competitors taking part have been waived.
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