We call for nothing short of a major reformation of the scientific enterprise.
Stuart Firestein | Posted 05.11.2012
So what is the way in? How do we get to appreciate and understand and participate in science without having to collect a few PhDs? Though it may seem a curious perspective, I suggest ignorance.
Jonathan D. Moreno | Posted 04.06.2012
We seem to be in a transition period from a marvelously rich era of discovery in the last thirty years to an era in which new concepts and methods will be required to gain access to another range of powerful discoveries.
Neal Sweeney | Posted 01.31.2012
In spite of the great benefits of the U.S.'s long-standing commitment to basic science research and the breakthroughs it has enabled, Congress stands poised to undermine this cornerstone of American economic competitiveness.
Larry Bock | Posted 11.08.2011
As sure as football rules in autumn, motivating and educating the next generation of innovators is a competition we cannot afford to lose.
Jonathan D. Moreno | Posted 10.11.2011
More than fifty percent of our economic growth since World War II is attributable to science and technology; this is the best investment our country has ever made.
Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson | Posted 10.04.2011
I am dumbfounded that we are considering cutting federal investments in science and technology that will reduce debt over the long run and ensure that there are well-paying jobs for future generations.
James M. Gentile | Posted 05.25.2011
Five current or recent Harvard undergraduates hope to inspire high school students to become involved in science with a new book titled Success with Science: The Winners' Guide to High School Research.
Dr. Seth Berkley | Posted 05.25.2011
Advance Market Commitment (AMC) is a new market-based financing mechanism that accelerates the delivery of life-saving vaccines for children worldwide.
Dr. Seth Berkley | Posted 05.25.2011
The Obama administration should extend its fervor for science to its foreign aid policy, putting science and technology at the heart of U.S. assistance to the developing world.
Dr. Arturo Casadevall | Posted 05.29.2012