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Chemistry World January 3, 2013 Steve Fuller |
The public: clients of science? Despite the lip service paid to the virtues of secular democracy, the extent to which the public trusts blindly in research scientists rivals medieval deference to priestly authority. |
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 September 6, 2012 Simon Perks |
Rebuilding public trust in Japanese science The aftermath of the Japanese earthquake, the ensuing tsunami and the Fukushima nuclear accident has destroyed the country's trust in science and its role in policy-making. |
Chemistry World May 2007 |
Comment: A Matter of Ethics Scientists should embrace a universal ethical code. |
Pharmaceutical Executive October 1, 2006 George Koroneos |
Pharm Exec Q&A: Inside View The Union of Concerned Scientists made revelations about the FDA's own scientific culture. Here, Francesca Grifo, director of scientific integrity program at UCS, talks about the findings. |
Chemistry World August 2010 |
We need more scientists in politics Scientist Michael Brooks stood for parliament at the last election against an MP who favours homeopathy and medical astrology. He lost. Should we worry? |
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 March 6, 2012 Simon Perks |
Special Treatment for Scientists Under Immigration Rules Scientists traveling to work in the UK will be exempt from rules on settling in the country. |
Chemistry World December 2009 |
Column: Undercover Academic Science funding, science-based policy and science education take up a substantial part of the UK's budget, so why are they not more widely discussed at election time? |
Science News May 9, 2009 Charles Niederriter |
At Nobel Conference, Scientists And Public Converse The author, a physics professor at Gustavus Adolphus College directs the Nobel Conference, an annual forum where scientists and the public discuss a contemporary scientific topic. |
Geotimes July 2007 |
Geophysicist Ross Stein Like all who study earthquakes, Ross Stein doesn't want to just understand them - he wants to anticipate them. |
Chemistry World October 17, 2014 Ned Stafford |
European scientists rally to protest jobs and funding crisis Scientists throughout Europe, frustrated with inadequate funding for research and a lack of jobs, are banding together to demand that policymakers at national and EU levels take action. |
Chemistry World February 16, 2015 Patrick Walter |
Poll finds majority of scientists engaging with public Scientists believe that they should take an active role in public policy debates when it comes to science and technology, according to a survey of American Association for the Advancement of Science members. |
Geotimes May 2006 Constantine & Wilkinson |
Translating Science Into Informed Policies To discuss how to get more scientific integrity into policy-making, graduate students at the University of California in Santa Barbara held a panel discussion with the hopes of raising awareness about political interference in government science. |
HHMI Bulletin Feb 2012 Jim Keeley |
International Early Career Awards Provide Connections and Funding Twenty-eight scientists from 12 countries receive inaugural award. |
Chemistry World November 2009 |
Poetic science A year as a Royal Literary Fund fellow based in the chemistry department of Edinburgh University, UK, has made me ponder the connections between science and poetry. |
Chemistry World August 7, 2015 Rebecca Trager |
US research agencies accused of stifling communication of science US government agencies have put in place obstacles that thwart efforts by science journalists to effectively communicate government science, according to a new report from the Union of Concerned Scientists. |
Chemistry World October 22, 2013 Andy Roast |
Science communication: a practical guide for scientists This book by Bowater and Yeoman begins with the emergence and importance of science communication, providing many good reasons for engaging the public with scientific research. |
Chemistry World March 2007 Ted Nield |
Comment: Prepare to be Engaged The UK government offers another opportunity for scientists to go down another notch in public esteem by being seen to collaborate with the authorities. |
Reason November 2005 Tim Cavanaugh |
Subsidized Spin The Pentagon is spending $300,000 to send mid-career scientists, researchers, and engineers to a workshop at the television and screen writing school with the hope that some of these scientists will be inspired to produce a screenplay that paints scientists as cool. |
BusinessWeek March 17, 2011 Jonathan Tirone |
Searching for Clues Along the Ring of Fire Japan's earthquake will generate aftershocks for years, producing data that may yield insights about the quake-prone Pacific Rim. |
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. |
IEEE Spectrum September 2012 Ritchie S. King |
The Global Brain Trade A survey reveals the worldwide migration patterns of researchers |
Geotimes March 2005 Susan E. Hough |
Earthquakes: Predicting the Unpredictable? Seismologists are quite good at identifying where large earthquakes are likely to occur on time scales of several decades to centuries, but still unable to identify regions where earthquakes will happen tomorrow, next week, or even within the next few years. |
Chemistry World December 1, 2014 |
Power to the people As belts are tightened all over Europe, scientists have been caught up by politicians' ardor for austerity. |
Chemistry World April 25, 2008 Rebecca Trager |
Environmental Scientists Report Political Interference Hundreds of the US Environmental Protection Agency's scientific staff have experienced political interference in their work, a survey has revealed. |
Popular Mechanics December 1, 2009 Peter Kelemen |
What East Anglia's E-mails Really Tell Us About Climate Change What stolen e-mails from climate scientists corresponding with East Anglia University tell us about global warming and what they don't. |
Chemistry World October 22, 2014 Rebecca Trager |
Free legal help for embattled US scientists A pro bono network that will provide legal protection for US scientists in government and academia has been launched by the Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, an environmental group based in Washington, DC. |
Chemistry World July 2009 |
UK science funding Adam Afriyie, UK shadow science minister, would like to see more investment in training the next generation of scientists and is pioneering a science literacy scheme for MPs |
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 March 31, 2015 Emma Stoye |
Fears UK government scientists could be gagged by new rules Recent changes to the civil service code could make it harder for UK government scientists to talk to the media, leading to 'misinformation' about key scientific issues among the public. |
Chemistry World November 19, 2015 Mark Peplow |
O Canada... 'The war on science ends with the Liberal government.' So promised Justin Trudeau, leader of Canada's Liberal party, a month before sweeping to election victory on 19 October. |
Science News April 25, 2009 Alice Huang |
Science Needs Ace Communicators And Politicians Researchers need to be willing to popularize science and be involved in the public arena. |
Geotimes July 2007 Susan Hough |
Sizing up Earthquake Damage: Differing Points of View Journalists and scientists may share interest in catastrophic events, but they have very different missions. |
Chemistry World October 13, 2015 Emma Stoye |
Scientists launch campaign to oppose UK exit from EU Several leading scientists have voiced their support for a campaign for the UK to stay in the EU, warning that an exit would harm the country's research base. |
Chemistry World October 24, 2013 Emily James |
Silenced scientists speak out in Canada Nine out of 10 Canadian federal scientists say that they are not allowed to speak freely to the media about their work, according to results from a major survey. |
Chemistry World November 2011 Jack Stilgoe |
The Science we Want, the Science we Need The UK government has lost the ability to ensure that the research that it really needs gets done. |
Chemistry World February 13, 2012 |
Building a nation of scientists Goverdhan Mehta talks to Sheena Elliott and Elinor Richards about the progress of science in India and the challenges scientists face |
Geotimes March 2004 Mark Zoback |
Earthquake Prediction and the Developing World The toll from the Iranian earthquake in December -- at least 30,000 dead and an estimated 40,000 homeless in just a few seconds -- is difficult to comprehend. Unfortunately, we can predict with reasonable certainty that sometime in the next few years, in a country with buildings unprepared to withstand disaster, a catastrophic quake will happen again |
Information Today July 28, 2015 |
Pew Report Delves Into Scientific Attitudes The report, "An Elaboration of AAAS Scientists' Views," explores findings by examining American Association for the Advancement of Science scientists' views on major science-related issues. |
HHMI Bulletin February 2011 |
New International Competition for Early Career Scientists The biomedical competition is aimed at helping up to 35 early career scientists establish independent research programs. Scientists trained in the United States who are now running a lab in any eligible country may apply. |
Chemistry World February 2, 2010 Ned Stafford |
Russian science losing its edge Research in Russia, considered a scientific powerhouse during the cold war years, has faded in global importance since the break-up of the former Soviet Union in the early 1990s and now is lagging behind China and India. |
Chemistry World March 19, 2015 Emma Stoye |
UK budget science cash given cautious welcome Yesterday's budget announcement, in which UK chancellor George Osborne announced additional funding for research and scientific infrastructure, has been cautiously welcomed by scientists. |
Popular Mechanics October 5, 2009 Amber Angelle |
Earthquake Research Digs Deep to Find Timely Warning System Right now, the best that seismologists can do to "predict" earthquakes is to send out a warning immediately after activity is detected. |
Salon.com November 30, 2000 Edward McSweegan |
"The Undergrowth of Science" by Walter Gratzer A science writer explains what makes honest researchers cling to ridiculous ideas like N-rays, homeopathy and cold fusion... |
Chemistry World September 20, 2013 Rebecca Trager |
Canadians rally for science Thousands of lab-coat clad scientists and citizens protested across Canada on Monday. Increasing concerns about cuts to key scientific institutions in Canada led to the nationwide pro-science rally. |
Chemistry World April 5, 2013 Helen Carmichael |
Canada investigates silenced scientists Canada's information commissioner, Suzanne Legault, will investigate complaints that the government restricts or prevents its scientists from sharing and discussing their environmental and other research openly with the media and the public. |
Chemistry World January 2007 Sue Ferns |
Comment: Who's Looking After British Science? As the union representing public sector scientists in the UK, Prospect is calling for urgent action to stem the loss of key science research facilities and staff. |
Chemistry World September 6, 2012 Ned Stafford |
Scientists: workaholics but happy A new study has found what many already know -- that when the sun goes down researchers don't go to bed, but continue working on into the wee small hours of the night. And many of them also carry on working through the weekend too. |
Chemistry World November 27, 2014 Mark Peplow |
It's time to speak up for Europe From the EU funding that British scientists receive, to the benefits of hiring talent from across the continent, the 'science case' for membership is overwhelming. |