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Chemistry World March 25, 2010 Leila Sattary |
Science advice rules published The publication of the long-awaited principles for scientific advice in government has met with a frosty response, with some U. K. critics calling for researchers to boycott the guidelines. |
Chemistry World February 11, 2010 Anna Lewcock |
Science advice rules could do more harm than good Eminent UK scientists have raised concerns that recent moves to ensure the independence of scientific advice in government may in fact further threaten the relationship between the two communities. |
Chemistry World March 29, 2010 Anna Lewcock |
Drug adviser quits over science advice rules The resignation of a sixth scientist from the UK government's drugs advisory body could trigger more departures and calls into further question the council's ability to offer vital scientific advice. |
Chemistry World November 11, 2009 Anna Lewcock |
Three more scientists quit drugs council Three more members of the UK government's drugs advisory council have resigned, including renowned chemist Simon Campbell. |
Chemistry World November 6, 2009 Anna Lewcock |
Loss of senior chemist throws further doubt on future of UK drugs council David Nutt has insisted he has 'right on his side' following his unceremonious dismissal as chair of the UK Home Office Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs. |
Chemistry World June 28, 2012 Laura Howes |
New chief scientific adviser announced Mark Walport, immunologist and director of the Wellcome Trust since 2003, has been named as the UK government's next chief scientific adviser. |
Chemistry World July 6, 2015 Emma Stoye |
Committee will pick Europe's new scientific advisers The European commission has appointed the UK's Sir David King, Portugal's Antonio Vitorino and Rianne Letschert from the Netherlands as the 'identification committee' who will help set up its new network of scientific advisers. |
Chemistry World June 12, 2009 Anna Lewcock |
Focus on economic impact the way forward, says RCUK The chief executives of the UK's seven research councils have stepped forward to defend moves to reprioritize the nation's research on projects that offer economic benefits. |
Chemistry World December 2009 Bibiana Campos Seijo |
Editorial: High hopes Comments from the editor on the Copenhagen climate negotiations, the role of the United States energy policy, and the dismissal of British science adviser, David Nutt. |
Chemistry World September 23, 2010 Anna Lewcock |
UK faces scientific exodus The UK faces a 'significant' risk of researchers abandoning its shores and long-term damage to the science base if proposed funding cuts go ahead |
Chemistry World June 26, 2014 Patrick Walter |
World's scientific advisers plan closer collaboration Scientific advisers, who provide their government with evidence that leaders can choose to use -- or ignore -- when making decisions, are becoming increasingly common across the world. |
Chemistry World January 2008 Mark Peplow |
Editorial: All change The new year sees John Beddington begin his tenure as the UK government's Chief Scientific Adviser. He has a tough job and a hard act to follow. |
Chemistry World April 7, 2010 Sarah Houlton |
Lords call for research funding clarity The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee has called on the UK government to clarify its current research funding commitments, and the periods of time over which they will apply. |
Chemistry World March 12, 2009 Phillip Broadwith |
Funding Shift Worries Researchers Government and research funding bodies are shifting funding towards projects with measurable societal and economic impact -- triggering protests from many academics, who see the strategy as dangerously short sighted. |
Chemistry World March 2009 James Mitchell Crow |
Editorial: Great debate Are university-based researchers about to receive a huge windfall? Or could blue-skies research - which by its very nature needs a free reign from government funders - become the next victim? |
Chemistry World April 2011 |
Editorial: Good Advice What the general public needs is access to sound scientific advice. |
Chemistry World April 2010 Bibiana Campos Seijo |
Editorial: Election science Science is very much on the agenda in the UK, with many a report being launched during the last month. |
Chemistry World March 2010 |
News in brief Updates on hydrogels, DNA origami, graphene transistors, the European Research Council, and other science news. |
Chemistry World June 9, 2009 Sarah Houlton |
New department takes responsibility for UK science The UK government reshuffle has reunited the departments responsible for business and science. |
Chemistry World March 9, 2010 Anna Lewcock |
Fund science or risk economic downfall Leading researchers and former science ministers have today warned the UK government it risks 'throwing away' years of investment unless the UK keeps pace with science funding levels in other countries. |
Information Today March 22, 2004 Barbara Quint |
Sci-Tech Not-For-Profit Publishers Commit to Limited Open Access The DC Principles are a response to charges that current publisher practices impede access to published scientific research. |
Chemistry World July 25, 2014 Emma Stoye |
NGOs call for Europe's chief scientific adviser post to be scrapped A group of nine non-governmental organizations have called on the president-elect of the European commission to scrap the position of chief scientific adviser. |
Chemistry World November 14, 2014 Angeli Mehta |
European commission scraps chief scientific adviser post, dismaying scientists Leading scientists from across Europe have condemned the decision by the new president of the European commission to scrap the post of chief scientific adviser |
Chemistry World April 28, 2014 Emma Stoye |
Scientists asked how to spend UK science cash The UK government is asking the scientific community what the portion of the science budget set aside for infrastructure should be spent on over the next five years. |
Chemistry World May 14, 2015 Matthew Gunther |
Panel of top scientists set to advise European commission The European commission has announced plans to form an independent panel of seven leading scientists, who will provide advice on scientific issues in Europe. |
Chemistry World October 6, 2008 Richard Van Noorden |
New science minister in UK reshuffle UK scientists have welcomed the appointment of multi-millionaire businessman Paul Drayson (Lord Drayson) as the country's next science minister. |
Chemistry World January 14, 2013 Rajesh Parishwad |
India sets ambitious targets for science India's prime minister Manmohan Singh wants the country to be one of the world's top 5 scientific powers by 2020 |
Chemistry World May 2011 Bea Perks |
Editorial: Biofuel ethics A new report calls on the UK government to encourage research into new types of biofuels that need less land, produce fewer greenhouse gases and do not compete with food production. |
Chemistry World November 10, 2015 Anthony King |
Europe picks its panel of seven scientific advisers The scientific advice mechanism is charged with offering independent scientific advice to the commission and replaces the post of chief scientific adviser. |
Information Today November 6, 2008 Michael LoPresti |
Global Network Initiative Seeks to Curb Censorship, Enable Freedom of Expression Three of the biggest corporate names in the online technology sector unveil a joint initiative to promote freedom of expression and privacy on the internet. |
The Motley Fool July 23, 2008 Brian Orelli |
Leaner Boston Scientific Isn't Looking Healthy Investors are rightfully growing weary of Boston Scientific's ability to cut expenses on flat sales, and they send the stock down. |
The Motley Fool February 3, 2011 Brian Orelli |
Add This Stock to Your Show-Me List Wait for the turnaround before investing in Boston Scientific; if it ever comes. |
Geotimes September 2004 Jay Chapman |
Global Science Standings In a new study of scientific standing among nations, the United States leads the world in scientific wealth, although many European countries are closing the gap. |