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Glen,

I have a sense that all 'science,' (the search for knowledge or 
understanding) is fundamental and basic, and it is the technology (the 
practical application of this new knowledge) that might be considered 
'cutting edge.'

I suppose there is the development of new technologies that allow for 
better, more in depth probing of scientific questions. And there are 
scientist which work on these new technologies, which might be better 
classified as 'engineering,' so they can better pursue their lines 
scientific inquiry.

So, I might quibble somewhat with the 'subject' of your posting, but not 
so much with the body of it, which appears to make a similar distinction 
between 'technology' and 'science.' Then again, I may just be splitting 
hairs and of course, I could be wrong headed, which is usually the case.

Either way, we have to be careful how we make clear the distinction 
between 'science' and 'technology' to visitors, if we can agree there is 
one.

Joe R
www.TheExhibitGuys.com

Glen Moore wrote:
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> I am keen to hear of science centres that are presenting shows that address: 
> 
> 1. Latest technologies
> 2. The Science behind current issues
> 
> I am also interested in research which supports the need to address these topics and any evaluation of existing'programs.
> 
> Glen Moore
> Science Centre and Ppanetarium
> Wollongong, Australia
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