The result is a special tool designed by him that is set to go aboard the European Space Agency's Mars trip in 2003. By Merle Linda Wolin. Educators are trying to break away from rote learning and exams and to offer more problem-solving and discussion by groups to generate more spontaneous thinking. By Trish Saywell. Shiseido Cosmetic Co. has set up a centre for research and development in which no effort is spared to ensure that creativity can flourish.
Flexibility is encouraged and young researchers are urged to pursue their ideas at high level.
By Ichiko Fuyuno and Merle Linda Wolin. Individuals spend huge amounts of time thinking up ideas for ways to improve our lives, but while many of their inventions live on, their names may be forgotten. Merle Linda Wolin and Simon Burns. China's fund-management companies stand accused of shady, if not downright fraudulent, practices. Even as investigations by regulators continue, the industry vows to clean up its act.