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  • 28-06-2002 3:20pm
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    A t m o s p h e r e
    Science for a Successful Ireland
    http://www.science.ie

    Issue 11 - June 2002

    THIS MONTH:
    1)...News - SMS Text Mania Sweeps Ireland
    2)...Harry Ferguson - High Flying Tractor Engineer
    3)...Events - What It's Like to be Launched into Space

    A t m o s p h e r e is the free monthly Science, Technology and
    Innovation ezine from science.ie.

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    1)...N E W S A N D I N F O

    >>>HELP! SCIENCE.IE NEEDS YOUR INPUT
    The science.ie website is getting a facelift... but first, we
    need to hear your suggestions for its improvement. Please take
    part in our quick and anonymous survey at:
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    >>>SMS TEXT MANIA SWEEPS IRELAND
    The Irish love to talk but not as much as they love to text,
    according to recent statistics. Irish mobile phone users sent
    over 500 million text messages in the first quarter of 2002.
    http://www.science.ie/news_info/index_articles.html


    >>>FREE IRISH SCIENCE CALENDAR FOR ALL ATMOSPHERE SUBSCRIBERS
    Ireland's new science, technology and engineering wall calendar -
    available free to all Atmosphere subscribers. To get your copy,
    email your full postal address to mailto:elizabeth.roche@forfas.ie


    >>>BIOTECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS
    Opponents claim that its use could threaten ecosystems and harm
    biodiversity. Supporters claim that it is the only viable way of
    boosting world food output. Biotechinfo outlines the questions and
    arguments influencing the adoption of biotechnology in agriculture.
    http://www.biotechinfo.ie/content/content.asp?section_id=180&language_id=1


    >>>CONTACT LENS TECHNOLOGY TO HELP WIMBLEDON PLAYERS
    Players at tournaments such as Wimbledon, could soon benefit from
    contact lens technology to help them see the ball more easily.
    http://www.science.ie/news_info/index_articles.html


    More Science and Technology Headlines at:
    http://www.science.ie/news_info/index.html
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    * Fact of the Month *
    The induction coil was invented in Ireland. Induction
    coils later made it possible to produce X-rays and are
    also used to run almost every type of automobile.
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    2)...HARRY FERGUSON - HIGH FLYING TRACTOR ENGINEER

    Although Harry Ferguson did not actually invent the tractor,
    he did revolutionise its design in a way that would enhance
    and improve agriculture the world over.

    Born near Hillsborough, Co. Down, Harry discovered a love for
    mechanics and engineering whilst working at his brother's motor
    and bicycle repair business. He subsequently became the first
    man in Ireland to design and develop his own aeroplane - a
    replica of which can be seen at the Ulster Folk and Transport
    museum. His first flight took place in December 1909.

    By 1911, Harry had set up his own garage in Belfast. When, in
    1917, the Irish Board of Agriculture approached him on how to
    improve yield of food production, he turned to the design of
    machinery. He saw fault with the large, heavy American tractors
    that he was selling through his garage, especially how the
    cumbersome design worked with the plough.

    Harry built his own plough, light and simple, and coupled it to
    the tractor in a three point linkage system, making it a single
    rather than two separate units. The innovation was brilliant and
    safe. He patented the 'Ferguson System' in 1926.

    In 1938 Harry sold a tractor design to Henry Ford and by 1947,
    300,000 Ford Ferguson tractors had been sold. Unfortunately the
    partnership ended with a lengthy lawsuit in 1950.

    Later, Harry merged with Massey-Harris, a Canadian company, to
    form Massey-Ferguson, who are renowned for selling tractors and
    other agricultural machinery throughout the world.

    Read more at:
    http://www.irsa.ie/Resources/Heritage/HFergs.html
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    * Link of the Month *
    Becoming Human. Journey through 4 million years of human
    evolution. A documentary-style story of our origins.
    http://www.becominghuman.org/
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    3)...E V E N T S

    All-Ireland Innovation Awards Launched
    Has your company introduced a new product recently? Have you
    made an innovation in any part of your business? If so, your
    company is a potential winner of the 2002 Innovation Awards.
    Now running in both the Republic and Northern Ireland.
    >>>http://www.science.ie/events/national-innovation/index_nia.html

    Catch a Star! - astronomy competition for European pupils.
    The European Southern Observatory (ESO) and the Association for
    Astronomy Education are running a competition for groups of up
    to three pupils and one teacher. First prize is a trip to the
    ESO Paranal Observatory in Chile. Closing date: 1 Nov 2002.
    >>>http://www.eso.org/outreach/eduoff/catchastar/
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    ...W H A T T O D O T H I S M O N T H

    Read...
    "Irish Innovators in Science and Technology"
    Biographical information on 155 men and women who contributed to
    Ireland's scientific heritage. 28 Euro (+ 5 Euro postage) from
    The Royal Irish Academy, 19 Dawson Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
    >>>Contact: Hugh Shiels +353 (0)1 6762570 / mailto:h.shiels@ria.ie

    Listen...
    'Repairing the Hubble Space Telescope' - Astronomy Ireland Talk
    Acclaimed space author David Shayler discusses what it's like
    to be launched into space. Includes book signing and raffle.
    Mon 8 July, 8pm. Henry Grattan Building, DCU, Glasnevin, Dublin 9.
    >>>Booking on +353 (0)1 8470777 Mon-Sat.

    Surf...
    Infrastructure.ie - Information and interactive maps on Ireland's
    physical and social infrastructure. From local water, electricity
    and gas supplies, to transport, telecommunications and demographics.
    >>>http://www.infrastructure.ie/
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    Next Issue - July 2002
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