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AnonTechie [soylentnews.org] writes:

Longitude Prize launched with 10 Million Pounds Sterling awaiting winner.

A 10 Million Pounds Sterling prize has been launched to solve one of the greatest scientific problems facing the world today. The competition idea is based on the 1714 Longitude Prize, which was won by John Harrison. His clocks enabled sailors to pinpoint their position at sea for the first time. In an updated version, the public will be asked to choose a new challenge. Six potential categories have been announced, ranging from healthcare to the environment. After a special 50th anniversary edition of the BBC science series Horizon on Thursday, the public will be able to cast their vote on the issue that they would most like to see tackled.

http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-274438 25 [bbc.com]

http://www.longitudeprize.org/ [longitudeprize.org]

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