Leadership
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The New Ambassadors of Science
July 17, 2009
Francis Collins and Regina Benjamin are tapped, SpaceX races NASA into orbit, a Pew Poll on the public perception of science, and Microsoft releases Feynman lectures.
leadership, policy, public perception, religion, space, week in review
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Recasting PCAST
May 27, 2009
With the historically debatable efficacy of science councils, will the White House’s new science-advisory super-team prove relevant?
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Week in Review: May 15
May 15, 2009
Gene patents are challenged, Austria pulls out of CERN, the carbon tax stays alive in British Columbia, and scientists discover new importance of larvae to ant colonies.
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The Truth About Water Wars
May 14, 2009
Seven experts debate the past and present existence of water wars, consider the difficulty of owning a fluid resource, and examine the hot spots for future conflict.
catalyst, conflict, development, environment, leadership, policy, water
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America + China = The New G2
April 29, 2009
Why progress on climate change hinges on our relationship with just one nation: China.
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Top DC Scientists Confirmed
March 19, 2009
Holdren and Lubchenco have both advocated for strong government intervention to address the man-made causes of climate change.
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Excitement and Caution at AAAS
February 17, 2009
Thousands gather in Chicago for the world's largest scientific conference.
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The Essential Parallel Between Science and Democracy
February 17, 2009
The sound conduct of science and the sound conduct of democracy both depend on the same shared values.
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Holdren Vows to Maintain the Integrity of Science
February 13, 2009
President Barack Obama's director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy faces limited criticism at confirmation hearing.
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Breaking the Legacy
February 03, 2009
New partnerships could represent a tipping point in developing African science.
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Science Diplomacy for the 21st Century
February 03, 2009
On being a citizen of a world without borders or boundaries.
decision making, diplomacy, governance, leadership, policy, politics
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Obama: “Rightful Place” for Science
January 20, 2009
In his inaugural speech, President Barack Obama highlights his vision for science.
funding, governance, innovation, leadership, policy, politics
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The Holdren Factor
January 20, 2009
Barack Obama's science adviser plans to make science a factor in White House decisions.
climate, decision making, governance, leadership, policy, politics
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The Science Accomplishments of President George W. Bush
January 13, 2009
decision making, democracy, education, funding, governance, leadership, policy, politics, research
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Of Primates and Personhood
December 12, 2008
Will according rights and "dignity" to nonhuman organisms halt research?
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The Morning After
November 06, 2008
ScienceBloggers reflect on what Barack Obama's victory means moving forward, from science policy to the US's financial future.
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Prizing American Science
November 05, 2008
Newt Gingrich discusses the potential of the US Congress to shape science research.
decision making, democracy, education, funding, leadership, policy, research
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Barack Obama for President
October 29, 2008
An endorsement from the editors of Seed.
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What Future for NASA?
October 01, 2008
America's space agency faces uncertain future on its 50th anniversary.
development, governance, leadership, policy, politics, space
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Dispatch from Montreal
December 15, 2005
A youth-led movement builds at the UN's climate change talks.
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