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University of Queensland to Build Town Like Eureka

The University of Queensland plans to build a multi-billion dollar brain city where 4,500 elite scientists can live and conduct research. Yes, it sounds a lot like the town Eureka from Sci Fi's terrific Eureka series.

A MULTIBILLION-dollar "brain city" attracting up to 4500 elite scientists from around the world is earmarked for construction on Brisbane's western fringe.

Planning is under way by the University of Queensland to build a new research-based centre on 280ha of prime riverfront land at Pinjarra Hills.

The new township for about 10,000 people would include shopping centres, accommodation and commercial towers, parks and bikeways, schools and a community library.

Let's hope the new town doesn't encounter some of the problems Eureka has faced including nanoids, swarms of ancient bugs, spontaneous combustion and an artificial sun threatening to go supernova. (via Gizmodo)

Posted on 2008-11-03

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