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University Scientists Use Multidisciplinary Approach
Posted by: John Whittlesey
About the Author: John Whittlesey serves as Environment, Science, Technology and Health Counselor at the U.S. Embassy in London.
Late last month I visited the University of Sheffield and York University, both in England, in order to learn more about their science-related programs and partnerships.
Multidisciplinary research is a major theme, as traditional academic specialties now have to work together laterally to make progress on the issues of the day such as pollution, climate change, and…
U.S. Embassy London Helps Return Lost Sea Turtle to U.S. Waters
Posted by: John Whittlesey
About the Author: John Whittlesey serves as Environment, Science, Technology and Health Counselor at the U.S. Embassy in London.
In 2007, a rare Kemp's Ridley sea turtle, whose normal habitat is the warm waters of the Caribbean and the southeastern United States, took a very wrong turn and swam all the way across the Atlantic Ocean to southern England. The turtle was found near Devon, England, nearly dead from starvation and hypothermia.
The turtle, later named Willy, was rescued, taken to the…