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Library Of Alexandria A Symbol Of Egypt’s Efforts To Lead On Knowledge Access

ByWilliam New Nov 16, 2009

ALEXANDRIA – Dining on fresh fish beneath a golden sunset overlooking the Mediterranean beneath which lie the remains of the ancient Library of Alexandria, the conversation turns to the invention of written language. A light-hearted debate breaks out between an…

World AIDS Day Brings Calls For Legislative Caution, Reform

ByKaitlin Mara Dec 1, 2010

Canada’s Parliament has the power to save lives of millions afflicted with HIV around the world if they will act to ease intellectual property-related restrictions on their access to medicines, Canadian civil society groups said today.

The World Is Going Flat(-Rate)

A new study shows a copyright exception for legalising file-sharing is feasible, as a cease-fire in the “war on copying” emerges. A new social contract between creatives and society is needed, says media sociologist Volker Grassmuck.

CARB-X Makes Award For First Topical Antimicrobial; Could Be Used In Emergency Settings

ByWilliam New Oct 24, 2017

CARB-X, an initiative aimed at accelerating innovation in antibacterial treatment, today announced an award to a company to accelerate development of a new bioengineered antimicrobial intended to be applied directly to affected tissues. This follows an announcement earlier this month…